Syllabus and Content
ELI follows the CAIE and Pearson Edexcel First Language English (FLE) syllabuses for Grades 4–11, using the CLIL (Content and Language Integrated Learning) methodology.
Year-by-Year Overview
Years 4 & 5
- Comprehension (Non-fiction & Fiction)
- Writing (Non-fiction & Fiction)
- Vocabulary
- Figurative Language
- Grammar
Year 6
- Based on the CAIE Primary Checkpoint syllabus
Years 7 & 8
- Comprehension (Non-fiction & Fiction)
- Writing (Non-fiction & Fiction)
- Vocabulary
- Figurative Language
- Grammar
- Summary Writing
- Language Analysis
Year 9
- Based on the CAIE Secondary Checkpoint syllabus
Year 10
- Follows either:
- CAIE and Pearson Edexcel First Language English
- CAIE & Pearson Edexcel Second Language English
- Practice using past- year papers.
Additional Programs
IELTS Preparation
- Reading
- Writing
- Listening
- Speaking
- Practice using past-year papers
OSSLT (Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test)
- Full OSSLT syllabus coverage
- Practice with past-year papers
OPT (Oxford Placement Test)
- Writing
- Grammar
- Comprehension
- OPT-standard mock exam
Literature in English
- Based on the CAIE & Edexcel Literature in English syllabus
- Texts selected by individual schools
