ESOL

ESOL support is offered to all International Students on both Junior and Senior Campuses. The goal is for students who speak English as an additional language to be able to easily access the curriculum and communicate with their peers.

Features of ESOL at James Hargest College include:

• Small classes
• Experienced teachers
• Balanced programme – Listening, Speaking, Reading, Writing
• Four / eight hours per week as required
• IELTS and other language proficiency exam preparation (optional)
• English language standards (towards NCEA Qualifications)

Academic Support

It is paramount that our International Students feel supported and are continuously working towards their academic goals. At James Hargest College this involves:

• Academic mentoring
  • Regular interview with the Director of Int Students and ESOL teacher
  • Close monitoring of progress
• Year 11-13 literacy class for International Students needing to gain Level 1 and University Literacy
  • Highly structured
  • Appropriate pace
  • Additional teacher in classroom to support students
• In-class support
  • Extra teacher/teacher aide in many mainstream classes assisting International Students
• Study Centre
  • Every Tuesday 3.30-5.00pm in the Library
  • Specialist staff available for subject support/assistance with homework
• Exam Preparation
  • Tutorials in most subjects (lunchtimes, after school, weekends) – No cost
• End of Year Intensive Programme
  • Supervised study
  • Skills development
  • Personalised programme
  • Specialist teachers