English as a Second Language

ESL courses assist students whose first language is not English to learn the language of instruction. Depending on the results of the initial language assessment, students may be placed in levels ranging from B to E (see pathway chart).

No two levels should be taken concurrently. Learning a new language is a lengthy process (years) and it can not be sped up by taking more than one ESL course at a time. Each level builds on the skills of the previous one, so there are no short cuts. The only course that can be taken at the same time as the ESL courses on the pathway is EPS3O (speaking and presentation). Students are encouraged to take courses in computers, math and science in addition to their ESL classes in order to practice their language skills in real settings.

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