“Since I have been at Bodwell I have watched many people who are now my closest friends grow to be proactive and dynamic human beings. I have grown with them thanks to the amazing teaching staff I have had the opportunity to learn from. Bodwell has taught me that strength really does lie in diversity, and I know when my day comes to graduate I will be leaving to make a positive impact in the world.” – Matthew Harker, Canada

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Academic Preparation (ESL)

A specialized English as a Second Language (ESL) Program

tutorStudents who have recently arrived in Canada and who are not proficient in English are placed in Academic Preparation classes. We have Academic Preparation classes for grades 8, 9, 10 and 11. Each respective Academic Preparation class is subdivided into beginner, lower intermediate and upper intermediate language levels. High school subject content such as Math / Science, Social Studies and English Literature are incorporated into the Academic Preparation program. Once a specific level of English proficiency has been met, a student may be promoted to the regular academic program.

The curriculum breakdown for each school term of Academic Preparation 8 and 9 includes

  • 300 hours of ESL in which high school subjects of English literature, social studies and science are included
  • 100 hours of Music

The curriculum breakdown for each school term of Academic Preparation 10 and 11 includes

  • 300 of ESL (depending on English proficiency) in which high school subjects of English Literature, Social Studies and Science are included
  • Enrollment in grade 11 academic courses depending on English proficiency