- Definition
These are students learning in English schools whose first language isn't English, or is a very different kind of English, and who need extra help to become good at speaking and understanding English.
English language learners (ELL) is a term used in Ontario’s Kindergarten to Grade 8 curriculum.
The descriptions on this page are SmartStudy’s own original, plain-language writing — not the Ministry’s wording. They are aligned to the Ontario Curriculum, © King’s Printer for Ontario. For the Ministry’s official wording, see the source link below. SmartStudy is an independent service and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the Government of Ontario or the Ministry of Education. Ontario Curriculum and Resources ↗
