
WCS offers English as a Second
Language for the children of recent immigrants to Canada. We recognize
that these students feel the extra stress of not understanding
their peers and teachers and do all we can to alleviate their
added burden. Students are withdrawn from class daily and receive
extra English language instruction as well as the opportunity
to speak their new language without embarrassment.
All ESL families must provide the school with the following:
The cost of the ESL program will be determined annually by the
Board of Directors (see Tuition). This cost must be paid in full
at the beginning of each school year. A pro rata portion of the
ESL tuition may be refundable only if the school decides a student
is able to graduate from the program.
All enrollments including ESL will be accepted only in September
and January unless there is a transfer from another Christian
school because of a family move.
The maximum number of ESL students per class in all grades (K-8)
will be four. This number may represent any percentage of that
class. The total ESL population is not to exceed 8% of the total
enrollment. More would overload our resources in teachers, time
and curriculum.