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English as a Second Language




This page displays all the available documents for courses in English as a Second Language.

The qualifications available in which an award can be received are:

  • English as a Second Language TQA 1 (ESL115109)
  • English as a Second Language TQA 2 (ESL215109)
  • English as a Second Language TQA 3 (ESL315109) - [contributes to the calculation of Tertiary Entrance Ranks]


English as a Second Language (ESL115109) has a complexity level of TQA 1 and a size value of 15 (150 hours design time).
English as a Second Language (ESL215109) has a complexity level of TQA 2 and a size value of 15 (150 hours design time).
English as a Second Language (ESL315109) has a complexity level of TQA 3 and a size value of 15 (150 hours design time).

English as a Second Language enables students to develop their English language skills in the Interpersonal, Informational and Aesthetic strands. These strands of language use are developed through the study of issues arising from a minimum of three selected topics and through the study of literature for the further development of language competency. The courses also provide students with research and study skills to equip them for learning across the curriculum and for future needs.

Course Documents and Support Material


ESL315109Guide (120 Kb PDF)ESL315109 Course Guide (Expires Dec 31, 2010)
ESL315109 (240 Kb PDF)ESL315109 Course Document (Expires Dec 31, 2013)

ESL215109 (336 Kb PDF)ESL TQA 1 & 2 : Course Document and Course Guide (Expires Dec 31, 2013)


Quality Assurance


The following processes will be facilitated by the TQA to ensure there is:
  • a match between the standards for achievement specified in the course and the standards demonstrated by students
  • community confidence in the integrity and meaning of the qualification.

ESL315109 Processes - the Authority gives course providers feedback about any systematic differences in the relationship of their internal and external assessments and, where appropriate, seeks further evidence through audit and requires corrective action in the future.

ESL115109 and ESL215109 Processes - The TQA will verify that the provider's course delivery and assessment standards meet the course requirements and community expectations for fairness, integrity and validity of qualifications the Authority issues. This will involve checking:
  • student attendance records; and
  • course delivery plans (the sequence of course delivery/tasks and when assessments take place):
    • assessment instruments and rubrics (the 'rules' or marking guide used to judge achievement)
    • class records of assessment
    • examples of student work that demonstrate the use of the marking guide
    • samples of current student's work, including that related to any work requirements articulated in the course document.
This process will usually also include interviews with past and present students. It will be scheduled by the TQA using a risk-based approach.


Assessment Guidelines and Information

Eligibility requirements to undertake English as a Second Language 5C (ESL5C)


Students wishing to study English as a Second Language for tertiary entrance purposes, must be aware of the following eligibility requirements:
  • The prospective student's first language is not English.
  • The student has been resident in Australia no more than five calendar years immediately prior to January 1 of the year in which the syllabus is to be taken.
  • English has not been the major language of communication and/or instruction for a total period of not more than five years prior to January 1 of the year in which the subject is to be taken.
At time of enrolment the TQA will seek verification from schools and colleges as to students' eligibility.


Expression of Interest - Oral Examining (40 Kb PDF)Oral Examining Expression of Interest Form (Expired Dec 31, 2009)
ESL5C English As A Second Language (404 Kb PDF)DRAFT Sample Exam Paper (2006) (Expired Dec 31, 2006)


Past Examination Papers

English as a Second Language (487 Kb PDF)Exam Paper (2005) (Updated Dec 7, 2005)
English as a Second Language (482 Kb PDF)Exam Paper (2004) (Updated Nov 23, 2004)
English As A Second Language (853 Kb PDF)Exam Paper (2009) (Updated Nov 16, 2009)
English As A Second Language (689 Kb PDF)Exam Paper (2008) (Updated Nov 24, 2008)
English As A Second Language (664 Kb PDF)Exam Paper (2007) (Updated Nov 24, 2007)
English As A Second Language (687 Kb PDF)Exam Paper (2006) (Updated Nov 25, 2006)
English as a Second Language (618 Kb PDF)Exam Paper (2003) (Updated Nov 27, 2003)
English as a Second Language (899 Kb PDF)Exam Paper (2002) (Updated Dec 18, 2002)
English as a Second Language (182 Kb PDF)Exam Paper (2001) (Updated Jan 3, 2002)
English as a Second Language (21 Kb PDF)Exam Paper (2000) (Updated Feb 27, 2001)
English as a Second Language (439 Kb PDF)Exam Paper (1999) (Updated May 10, 2000)
English as a Second Language (382 Kb PDF)Exam Paper (1998) (Updated May 26, 2000)
English as a Second Language (100 Kb PDF)Exam Paper (1997) (Updated May 25, 2000)
English as a Second Language (32 Kb PDF)Exam Paper (1996) (Updated May 24, 2000)

Past Examination Reports

English as a Second Language (89 Kb PDF)Exam Report (2006) (Updated Jan 10, 2007)
English as a Second Language (84 Kb PDF)Exam Report (2005) (Updated Jan 12, 2006)
English as a Second Language (92 Kb PDF)Exam Report (2004) (Updated Mar 9, 2005)
English As A Second Language (95 Kb PDF)Exam Report (2008) (Updated Feb 13, 2009)
English As A Second Language (83 Kb PDF)Exam Report (2007) (Updated Jan 10, 2008)
English as a Second Language (82 Kb PDF)Exam Report (2003) (Updated Feb 2, 2004)
English as a Second Language (112 Kb PDF)Exam Report (2002) (Updated Mar 13, 2003)
English as a Second Language (13 Kb PDF)Exam Report (2001) (Updated Feb 12, 2002)
English as a Second Language (30 Kb PDF)Exam Report (2000) (Updated Feb 27, 2001)
English as a Second Language (12 Kb PDF)Exam Report (1999) (Updated May 10, 2000)
English as a Second Language (55 Kb PDF)Exam Report (1998) (Updated May 26, 2000)
English as a Second Language (10 Kb PDF)Exam Report (1997) (Updated May 25, 2000)
English as a Second Language (8 Kb PDF)Exam Report (1996) (Updated May 24, 2000)
English as a Second Language (8 Kb PDF)Exam Report (1994) (Updated May 26, 2000)


Moderation Reports

ARCHIVE
English as a Second Language TCE 2 - 5Moderation Requirements 2008
English as a Second Language 2-5Moderation Report Term 1 2007
English as a Second Language 2-5Moderation Report Term 1 2006
English as a Second Language 2-5Moderation Report Term 1 2005
English as a Second Language 2-5Moderation Report Term 1 2004
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