District ELL Literacy Programs

Tupper is home to two District ELL Programs: Senior Literacy and Junior Literacy. For further information on applying to these programs, school counsellors can contact Ann Hunter at the Newcomer Welcome Centre.

The Literacy program classes exist to support newcomer students at the Beginning level, and who may have had interrupted or minimal education. The sheltered program aims to help students gain the reading, writing and numeracy skills they need to prepare for entry into their catchment schools, with the expectation that they will still need additional ELL services. Canadian cultural orientation activities are an integral part of this program. 

The Junior Literacy class serves students in Grades 8-10 and focusses on developing basic English skills in preparation for a return to their catchment school the following September. 

The Senior Literacy program supports newcomer beginning students in Grades 11 and 12. There is a strong emphasis on transition support, including work skills exploration and communication skills.