Beginning Communication in English, ESL Level1, Open This course builds on students’ previous education and language knowledge to introduce the English language and help students adjust to their new cultural environment. Students will develop the ability to use oral and written English for daily needs, acquire basic conversation skills and vocabulary, and use simple sentence patterns. Students will also acquire basic orientation information related to their needs as newcomers to Canada. Prerequisite: None ESLBO8 English in Daily Life, ESL Level 2, Open This course expands students’ essential English communication skills and cultural knowledge and introduces the language of classroom studies. Students will develop oral classroom skills and reading strategies, expand their vocabulary, and use more complex sentence patterns. Students will also learn how to use some school and community resources. Prerequisite: ESL A/1 or equivalent

English for School and Work, ESL Level 3, Open This course is designed to improve students’ accuracy in using English in classroom situations, for personal and career planning, and to understand the changing world around them. Students will study and interpret a range of texts and produce a variety of forms of writing. Activities will also help students to develop their oral presentation skills and acquire study skills (including note-taking and summarizing skills) that will enhance their ability to learn in all subjects. Prerequisite: ESL B/2 or equivalent

Study Skills in English, ESL Level 4, Open This course prepares students to use English with increasing accuracy in most classroom and social situations and to participate in society as informed citizens. Students will develop the reading, writing, and oral presentation skills required for success in all subjects. Students will study and interpret a variety of grade-level texts, develop oral communication skills through participation in informal debates and seminars, and extend their range of research skills. These cumulative skills will be essential in preparing for the EQAO Grade Ten Literacy Test. Prerequisite: ESL C/3 or equivalent

Bridge to English, ESL Level 5, Open This course prepares students for secondary school English and other courses at the college and university preparation levels. Students will be encouraged to develop independence in reading literary works and academic texts, in writing essays and narratives, and in applying learning strategies and research skills effectively. Students will also learn to respond critically to print and media works, with an emphasis on understanding figurative and idiomatic language. Prerequisite: ESL D/4 or equivalent

Core French, Grade 9, Academic This course emphasizes the further development of oral communication, reading, and writing skills. Students will build on and apply their knowledge of French while exploring a variety of themes, such as relationships, social trends, and careers. Thematic readings, which include a selection of short stories, articles, and poems, will serve as stepping stones to oral and written activities. Prerequisite: Minimum of 600 hours of French instruction, or equivalent

Core French, Grade 9, Applied This course emphasizes the concurrent development of oral communication, reading, and writing skills, using a broad-based theme such as the media. Students will enhance their ability to understand and speak French through conversations, discussions, and presentations. They will also read short stories, articles, poems, and songs, and write brief descriptions, letters, dialogues, and invitations. Prerequisite: Minimum of 600 hours of French instruction, or equivalent

Core French, Introductory, Grade 9, Applied This course is designed for students with little or no previous knowledge of French. This course emphasizes the development of oral communication, reading, and writing skills. Students will enhance their ability to understand and speak French through conversations, discussions, and presentations. They will also read short stories, articles and poems and write brief descriptions, letters, dialogues and invitations. Prerequisite: None

Core French, Grade 10, Academic This course enables students to increase their knowledge of the French language, further develop their language skills, and deepen their understanding and appreciation of francophone culture around the world. Exploring a variety of themes, students will develop and apply critical thinking skills in discussion, in their analysis and interpretation of texts, and in their own writing. Prerequisite: Core French, Grade 9, Academic or Applied

Core French, Grade 10, Applied * This course emphasizes the further development of oral communication, reading, and writing skills using a broad-based theme such as adolescence. Students will expand their knowledge of French by studying a series of theme-related topics, such as students’ rights and responsibilities, relationships with peers and adults, and part-time jobs. Prerequisite: Core French, Grade 9, Academic or Applied

Core French, Grade 11, University Preparation This course draws on a variety of themes to promote extensive development of reading and writing skills and to reinforce oral communication skills. Students will gain a greater understanding of French-speaking cultures in Canada and around the world through their reading of a variety of materials, including a short novel or a play. Students will produce various written assignments, including a formal essay. The use of correct grammar and appropriate language conventions in both spoken and written French will be emphasized throughout the course. Prerequisite: Core French, Grade 10,Academic