ESL Transition Programme

An ESL student whose English ability is insufficient for her to succeed in a regular classroom even with substantial ESL support is placed in the Transition Programme. All students in Transition classes are ESL students and the class size is smaller to allow more individualized attention to student needs. The Transition Programme consists of several levels depending upon English expertise and is designed to prepare students for entrance to the Bridge Programme.

The amount of time each student remains in the Transition Programme varies dependant upon the student's progress in acquiring English. Some students may be in Transition classes for several years while others may progress through a Transition level in less than a year. The placement of each student is reviewed in October and again in February. Students may be moved to another level within the Transition Programme at either of these times based on their demonstrated ability. A student who completes a Transition level may be promoted to a higher level within the Transition Programme or to the Bridge Programme, depending on her achievement and language proficiency.