| Assistant Curriculum Leader |
| S. Ivancevic-Berisa |
| (416) 394-7570 ext. 20091 |
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| English as a Second Language Staff |
| S. Gucbilmez |
| I. Kiriazopoulous |
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| English as a Second Language @ WHCI |
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WHCI welcomes English Language Learners (ELLs) from all over the world. The students are placed in one of the five ESL levels according to their English language proficiency.
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| Courses Offered at WHCI |
| Level 1 |
Level 2 |
Level 3 |
Level 4 |
Level 5 |
| ELS AO8 |
ELS BO8 |
ELS CO8 |
ELS DO8 |
ESL EO8 |
| GLS 1O8 |
GLS 1O8 |
ELS 2O8 |
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| MFM 1P8 |
MFM 1P8 |
CHV 2O8 |
GLC 2O8 |
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| SNC 1P8 |
SNC 1P8 |
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| BTT 1O8 |
BTT 1O8 |
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| CGC 1O8 |
CGC 1O8 |
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| For more information please go to the school course chart and click on the course code. |
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| ESL Program Highlights |
- ESLAO (beginner) to ESLEO (Advanced) courses
- Two ESL credits in one school year
- ESL course in Geography, History, Business, Math, Science, Civics/Careers
- ELS - Literacy course as a support to ESLCO and ESLDO
- ESL Social Club
- Trips focussing on Canadian culture and Curricula
- School tutoring
- Incorporation of technology and latest methodologies
- Canadian culture focused curricula
- Small classes; highly motivated teachers
- TDSB Newcomer Youth &Kids (www.next-steps.ca)
- School Settlement Worker
- NOW (Newcomer Orientation Week)
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Links and Resources
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The Ontario Curriculum, Grades 9 to 12 - English as a Second Language and English Literacy Development
ESL AND ELD PROGRAMS AND SERVICES - Policies and Procedures for Ontario Elementary and Secondary Schools, Kindergarten to Grade 12
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News and information about the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT) & EQAO. |
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TDSB - What is ESL and ELD Support? |
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Media Awareness Network - an award-winning site dedicated to helping parents, students and teachers develop critical media literacy skills. |
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Common Sense Media - a website to help parents and students make responsible choices about media content. |
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Open Source Shakespeare - an online guide and source for all of the plays of William Shakespeare. |
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The Independent Learning Centre - an Ontario Ministry of Education site for distance learning, online tutoring and other educational resources. |
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Northwest Passages - an online guide to the world of Canadian Literature. |
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A Glossary of Literary Theories & Vocabulary. |
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The Toronto Public Library - browse the TPL catalogue, access resources and more. |
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