Holistic English Grade 8 – Grade 12

Holistic English Grade 8 – 12 Programs

Since 2004, Little Mountain has built the foundation of a holistic classroom environment. Most importantly, our in-house curriculum integrates Grammar, Vocabulary, Reading and Writing, Speaking and Listening.

After a thorough placement assessment, students are placed In small groups of a maximum of six. Their fellow learners will be of a similar age and ability.

This enables students to actively take part in their own learning. Students engage with varied, project-based learning tasks. Our students benefit from personalized guidance from their passionate and skilled teacher.

Our Holistic Grade 8 – 12 English Programs offer something different to other after school academies.

A holistic model supports academic and leadership skills. These cultivate independence and a passion for life-long learning.

• Project-Based Learning (PBL)
• Collaborative Teamwork
• Critical Thinking
• Creative Expression
• Presentation Skills

Academic Reading and Writing

• Develop structured essay writing on a range of engaging subject areas
• Respond to high-quality nonfiction novels through creative writing tasks
• Learn and use new vocabulary in speaking and writing
• Gain skills in speaking, presentation, research and critical thinking through project-based learning

Advanced Academic Reading and Writing

• Master English essay writing to develop editing for format, style, and authorial voice
• Read to assess and analyze theories about complex concepts through a variety of literary forms and genres
• Confidently speak on a range of topics through preparing and focused presentations
• Apply English learning through research to support a clear thesis, finding and utilizing primary and secondary sources of information

High School English

Grade 10 – 12

• English essay writing assignments in the various modes of discourse that address relevant and tangible issues; refine editing for style and language
• Read and critique theories about complex concepts through a variety of literary forms and genres; connect literary themes to observed individual and social human behaviors
• Confidently and tactfully speak on a range of topics through preparing and focused presentations
• Apply English learning through research to support a clear thesis, finding and utilizing primary and secondary sources of information to support original ideas

ESL/ELL Programs

• Small group English learning and English online programs for all levels of ESL/ELL learners
• Engaging and challenging topics develop reading fluency and more advanced comprehension skills
• Focussed grammar and vocabulary activities and relevant English worksheets for improved writing accuracy and depth
• Conversational English and speaking and listening skills development