ELL/International Program at Queen Elizabeth School
Queen Elizabeth Senior High School has a growing ELL/International Student program designed to meet the needs of approximately 150 ELL students, with 48 International Students. This program is designed to assist students in grades 7 – 12 whose first language is not English. These students require specific language instruction to improve their English reading, writing speaking and listening skills.
Our ESL Staff includes two full-time teachers and a part-time assistant.
- Ms. M. Norcross (teacher): ext. 3037, email: mdnorcross@cbe.ab.ca
- Ms. P. Keillor (teacher): ext. 3028, email: plkeillor@cbe.ab.ca
- Ms. A. Walker (assistant)
We currently offer the following courses for our ESL students:
- Level 1 Tutorial classes for our Junior and Senior High stduents
- Level 2 Language and Vocabulary Instruction, (two semesters)
- Level 3 Language Instruction and Expository 15, (two semesters)
- Level 4 Language Instruction and Expository 25, (two semesters)
- Introduction to Canadian Studies,
Students’ level of English proficiency is determined through an assessment at Kingsland School, recommendations of teachers at the student’s previous school and/or by the results of tests conducted upon arrival to Queen Elizabeth Senior High School.
The chart gives some information about the background and English proficiency level of ESL students.
| Level 2 |
- little or no formal experience with English prior to arriving in Alberta schools
- age-appropriate level of literacy in at least one language other than English
- have wide range of knowledge and skills from previous schooling
- may be in an intensive ELL program - 50 to 75 per cent of their time
- may move relatively quickly into curriculum areas in which they have the knowledge background ex. mathematics and sciences
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| Level 3 |
- have acquired some competence in English, either in Canada or elsewhere
- may be in ELL settings for 50 per cent of their time
- ELL classes may include science, social studies and English language arts focused courses designed to prepare students for senior high school courses.
- students have basic English language competency and need to acquire the language skills necessary to further their learning in a variety of subject areas.
- need instruction and practice in language skills that will help them learn successfully
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| Level 4 |
- comprehend instruction in most senior high school courses
- may have difficulties in social studies and English language arts (require wider vocabulary, and more cultural and background knowledge)
- success in these courses may depend on students’ previous knowledge in the area of study and on sufficient assistance with language learning
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USEFUL LINKS
The CBE's International Bureau
Visit the CBE's Global Connections website for more information and links
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