Level 2 EFS - English for Further Studies
2EFS Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mr C. Bangs.
Who would be interested in this course?Students who have completed 1EFS and 1ELS or, for new ELLs, the equivalent. For new ELLs entry into this courses ELLs will be determined by an entry test.
This course is a two-year course: 2EFS + 2ELS in 2024 and 3EAP + 3ELS in 2025.
Although this is a year 12 course, it is part of a two-year programme 1EFS/ELS and 2EFS/ELS, and does not provide Level 2 Literacy credits. Students prepare for the Litearcy corequisite standards ( second test October/November). They will develop reading, writing, listening and speaking skills at the post intermediate level. They will also focus on learning and using some academic vocabulary and associated grammar and language structures.
Students must also study 2ELS.
Entry into this course is on recommendation from the 1EFS and 1ELS teachers.
Faculties:
Assessment Information
Diagnostic assessment throughout the year to determine progress in vocabulary acquisition, grammar, reading, writing and listening.
Level 3 EAP - English for Academic Purposes, Level 3 ELS - English Language Study
Most students will also need to study 3ELS as a corequisite in 2026, in order to develop basic academic language skills.
Contributions and Equipment/StationeryA device, 1B5 exercise book, 1B3 notebook, clearfile, refill, highlighter, pens, pencil, eraser