English is the medium language of instruction throughout the full IB continuum at UISZ, and it is also studied as a language for native and near native communicators as well as language acquisition learners. Native and other high advanced English communicators take the English Language and Literature course, exploring the English language and English literature equally. Other learners studying English Language Acquisition will engage in leveled classes that foster growth in speaking, reading and listening, and writing skills. English courses are taught with a holistic approach, are inquiry based and student centered, covering a balanced range of approaches to learning that culminate into real opportunities for service and action.
LESSON TIME
Learners have three lessons each week for an English course except for DP High Level classes.
PYP English language
(English for proficient/native communicators)
Local materials are used along with inquiry-based materials.
MYP English language
(Chinese for proficient/native communicators)
Literary and non-literary materials are used along with conceptual understanding materials.
DP English language
(SL/HL) (Chinese for proficient / native communicators)
Literary and non-literary materials are used along with conceptual understanding materials.
COURSE ASSESSMENTS
PYP
Local assessment materials and flexible assessment formats are used for PYP Chinese A to guide the teaching.
MYP
Learners will complete various formative assessments, some which serve as diagnostic indicators of their needs and capabilities, and others which build or check the unit concepts and objectives. At the end of each unit, learners will complete a summative assessment to demonstrate their understanding of the unit concepts. Students in Y10 also need to join the eAssessment for English courses.
DP
Assessment will be set in external and internal two ways after two years’ study. Past papers are always used throughout these two years to help students to develop a deeper understanding and skills of the final assessment.
CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
AND SCHOOL EVENTS
UISZ offers co-curricular activities such as English Creative Writing for students to explore and devote more time to other fun and exciting areas of English. Furthermore, in UISZ we celebrate international holidays and organize fun activities from English speaking countries around the world.
Field Trip
Field Trips and activities off campus are part of the educational program, supporting the learning in the IB programs. Such activities provide an extra dimension to classroom learning.
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