ESOL Programmes

Middleton Grange is an inclusive community, working hard to ensure those needing language assistance feel well supported.  All pupils are tested on arrival and placed in classes according to their results.

Primary School

Years 1-6

Support during classes, with possible one-on one support, as required.

Middle School

Years 7-8

Combined ESOL class – 2 periods per week.  Possible one-on-one support, as required.  Additional subject language support, as required.

Year 9

ESOL Class – 3 periods per week.  Possible one-on-one support, as required.  Additional subject language support, as required.

Year 10

ESOL Class – 4 periods per week.  Possible one-on-one support, as required.  Additional subject language support, as required.

Senior College

Year 11

ESOL class – 4 periods per week

Possible one-on-one support, as required

Additional subject language support, as required

This programme includes some English Language credits and some NCEA Level 1 English credits.

Year 12

Possible one-on-one support, as required

Additional subject language support, as required

There are two classes depending on pupils’ level of English

1) ESOL Class – 5 periods per week

Year 13

ESOL Class – 6 periods per week

These pupils gain 16 Level credits of Level 2 NCEA English, which gives them minimum literacy for University Entrance. They can also study for IELTS which is the English entry requirement for some tertiary institutions. A major emphasis of this programme is preparation for tertiary study. Pupils learn how to carry out research and how to produce a research report.