English Language Learning

This sheltered cohort supports students who are learning English. With targeted literacy and vocabulary instruction, students develop their English language proficiency and skills in order to be successful in classes necessary for a high school diploma and further post-secondary education. Each pathway for high school completion is individualized to support a strong English language foundation. Students are able to attend mainstream academic and complementary classes in their areas of strength at Dr. Anne Anderson.

Program Goals

• To ensure a smooth, gradual transition into a Canadian community and high school

• To develop foundational literacy skills and improve language proficiency across all content areas in an authentic, meaningful way

• To improve vocabulary, reading, writing, listening and speaking in English

• To develop an understanding Canadian culture and customs

• To develop independent use of skills and strategies to support ongoing learning and real world navigation

• To prepare students for the academic rigor of regular program classes

• To ensure students are able to self-advocate for their needs and supports

English 10 - ELL

• ESL (Levels 1-5)

• English 10-2

(10 credits)

English 20- ELL

• ESL (Levels 1-5)

• English 20-2

(10 credits)

Canadian (Social) Studies 10 - ELL

• Intro to Canadian Studies 15

• Social Studies 10-2

(10 credits)

Canadian (Social) Studies 20 - ELL

• Intro to Canadian Studies 25

• Social Studies 20-2

(10 credits)

The ELL Cohort focuses on developing English proficiency skills that support academic and life learning for future success.

Students engage in literacy development through:

• Oral rich language environment

• Targeted vocabulary instruction

• Diagnostic reading and writing assessments

• Shared/Guided Reading opportunities

• Alphabet and Phonological Awareness

• Independent Reading

• Visuals and manipulatives

• Assistive technologies

• Collaborative activities

• Promotion of social interactions and opportunities within the building

Students have additional opportunities for English development and academic support through our Extended Learning Opportunities room and Success Center. These supervised spaces can provide one to one or small group support to assist students before or after school and at lunch.

Our aim is to ensure our newcomers to Canada have the tools they need to pursue whatever career goals they have for their future. Whether students are focused on building a strong English language foundation to support academic studies in post-secondary or require linguistic and cultural understandings to prepare for the world of work, our team of teachers, counsellors and educational assistants are here to help.