English as an Additional Language/Dialect

Implementation

2008 is the first year of implementation. The first WACE examinations for EAL/D will be conducted in 2009.

Summary

The English as an Additional Language/Dialect course is designed as an alternative to ‘English’ for students who speak another language or dialect as their first or ‘home’ language. EAL/D focuses on the mechanics of Standard Australian English (SAE) and how to use it appropriately in business, government, further education or the workplace. Practical and relevant tasks delivered through a range of engaging and extremely varied contexts teach students to code switch between languages or dialects successfully.

Candidate notes

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Candidate notes: 2009 EAL/D examination: practical component

 


Support materials

The materials on this public website include the course syllabus and the grade descriptor package. In addition, teachers can access sample teaching, assessment and examination materials on the Curriculum Council online learning and support extranet.  ...Click here

Click here for Online Learning and Support extranet

Eligibility for enrolment in EAL/D - Information sheet

Eligibility for enrolment in EAL/D - Application form

Please click on one of the headings below to view the relevant documents which are available in PDF Pdf (Portable Document Format) and rich text Word doc format.

Separate examinations in Stage 2 and 3 EAL/D will be conducted in 2009. The external examinations will be included in an oral examination.

Syllabus
2009 2010 onwards
Pdf Word doc

Course (2009) Updated as per e-Circular 30/06/09

Pdf Word doc
Course Updated 4/12/09 
Assessment and other Support Materials

Pdf

 

Overview of grade descriptors

 

Guide to Grades New 10/11/09
Pdf Word doc Scope and sequence New 15/12/09
Pdf   Jury report
Pdf Word doc Jury response
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