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Languages Enrich Lives
1 John 4:5 "They are from the world; therefore they speak as from the world, and the world listens to them."
The Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board welcomes and embraces the rich cultural and linguistic diversity that our English Language Learners bring to our school communities. Students are encouraged to maintain their cultural and linguistic traditions by speaking, reading and writing in their home language(s). Continued literacy development in first languages strengthens second language acquisition.
Supporting English Language Acquisition
The Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board offers support to students whose first language is a language other than English or is a variety of English significantly different from that used for instruction in Ontario schools.
English Language Learners (ELLs) include…
Source: STEP- A Guide for Users, pg. 7
Language Proficiency Assessment in Schools
STEP or Steps to English Proficiency:
- STEP is a Ministry resource used by Dufferin-Peel to track the English proficiency of our ELLs.
- STEP levels are NOT USED to determine report card grades. (STEP – A Guide for Users, pgs. 10 & 25).
​Click for more information regarding the STEP assessment​.
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English Language Acquisition Programs and Services:
Elementary Support Models:
Based on the results of individual STEP assessments, the ESL/ELD teacher and classroom teacher will determine the support model that best meets the language learning and academic needs of each English Language Learner (ELL). These models may include:
Secondary Support Models:
Based on the results of individual STEP assessments, the ESL/ELD teacher and classroom teacher will determine the support model that best meets the language learning and academic needs of each English language learner (ELL). These models may include:
| ESL/ELD Courses | ESLAO ELDAO
ESLBO ELDBO
ESLCO ELDCO
ESLDO ELDEO
ESLEO ELDEO Recommendations for course levels are based on English language proficiency (STEP Assessment) and not age or grade. Up to three ESL or ELD course can count towards the four compulsory English courses required for the Ontario Secondary School Diploma. For more information, please see Pathways to English flowchart and ESL and ELD Course Descriptions. |
| ESL/ELD Resource Support | English language learners (ELLs) may have access to support in an ESL/ELD Resource Room. A qualified ESL/ELD teacher will assist ELLs with understanding assignments and course content. Students will also have access to electronic devices such as a computer. Availability of the ESL/ELD Resource room is determined at the school level. |
Monitoring and Consultation | The ESL/ELD teacher and the subject teachers collaborate regularly to discuss student progress and academic challenges. Necessary accommodations and/or modifications are implemented to ensure student success.​ |
​New to Canada?
For more information, visit the
Newcomer Reception & Assessment Centre
English as a Second Language for Adults
For more information on these programs, visit Adult Education: ESL and Citizenship
Language Learning
Any questions about ESL and ELD Programs and Services can be directed to the ESL/ELD Consultant​ for the Dufferin-Peel CDSB. If you have questions about ESL Adult Programs, please call 905-891-9263 ext. 37953.