English as a Second Language Magnet Program


Waterloo Collegiate's Magnet ESL Program provides a welcoming environment for students new to Canada. One of the major components of the program is to accurately assess and place students in the appropriate level of program upon arrival. Our mandate is to ensure continual guidance support to ensure students meet the Ontario Secondary School Diploma requirements. The ESL program allows students to work at ther own level with the aim of offering a smooth transition into regular english classes as well as continuing the acculturation process by providing a variety of Canadian experiences.

 

WCI ESL Courses:

English Language Development Courses:
  • ELD AOI - English Literacy Development Level 1, Open
  • ELD BOI - English Literacy Development Level 2, Open
  • ELD COI - English Literacy Development Level 3, Open
  • ELD DOI - English Literacy Development Level 4, Open
  • ELD EOI - English Literacy Development Level 5, Open

 

ESL English Courses:

  • ESL AOI - Begining Communication in English, ESL Level 1, Open
  • ESL BOI - English in Daily Life, ESL Level 2, Open
  • ESL COI - English for School and Work, ESL Level 3, Open
  • ESL DOI - Study Skills in English, ESL Level 4, Open
  • ESL EOI - Bridge to English, ESL Level 5, Open

 

Grade 9 English Language Learner (ELL) Options:

  • AMI 1OZ - Instrumental Music, Band, Open
  • AVI 1OZ - Visual Arts, Open
  • BTT 1OZ - Introduction to Information Technology in Business, Open
  • CGC 1DZ - Geography of Canada, Academic
  • CGC 1PZ - Geography of Canada, Applied
  • GLS 1OZ - Learning Strategies
  • HFN 1OZ - Food and Nutrition, Open
  • MPM 1DZ - Foundations of Mathematics, Academic
  • MPM 1PZ - Foundations of Mathematics, Applied
  • PPL 1OZ - Healthy Active Living Education (Female), Open
  • SNC 1DZ - Science, Academic
  • SNC 1PZ - Science, Applied

 

Grade 10 ELL Options:

  • AVI 2OZ - Visual Arts
  • CHC 2DZ - Canadian History in the Twentieth Century, Academic
  • CHC 2PZ - Canadian History in the Twentieth Century, Applied
  • CHV 2OZ - Civics, Open (0.5 credit)
  • GLC 2OZ - Career Studies, Open (0.5 credit)
  • SNC 2DZ - Science, Academic
  • SNC 2PZ - Science, Applied

 

Grade 11/12 ELL Options:

  • ELS 3OZ - Literacy Skills
  • EMS 3OZ - Media Studies, Open
  • GLS 4OZ - Advanced Learning Strategies (TOEFL)
  • GPP 3OZ - Leadership and Peer Support, Open

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