English as an Additional Language

Urdu: سلام (Salaam) 

Hindi: नमस्ते (Namaste) or हेलो (Hello) 

Gujarati: હેલો (Hello) or નમસ્તે (Namaste) 

Hebrew: שלום (Shalom) 

Filipino (Tagalog): Kamusta or Hello 

Japanese: こんにちは (Konnichiwa) 

Chinese (Mandarin): 你好 (Nǐ hǎo) 

Dutch: Hallo 

Afrikaans: Hallo or Hëllo. 

Yr 9 – 10 and Yr 11-13 

The EAL (English as an Additional Language) course at Wairarapa College is designed to support students whose first language is not English.  

This program focuses on developing students' English language skills across reading, writing, listening, and speaking.  This will help them achieve academic success and integrate effectively into the school community.  

The curriculum is tailored to individual proficiency levels, ensuring tailored learning experiences. Students engage in interactive lessons that build vocabulary, grammar, and cultural understanding, to help them within their mainstream subjects and social interactions. Additionally, the course includes outdoor group activities and experiences.   

The goal is to foster both language fluency and confidence, empowering students to fully participate and excel in their educational journey.  NCEA credits will be offered as appropriate within the senior program.