The diversity that exists in Ontario’s classrooms has helped to shape the policy outlined in this document, which is intended to promote good outcomes for English language learners. These students need to learn the language of instruction in English language schools at the same time as they are working towards meeting the curriculum expectations. Implementation of this policy will promote academic achievement among English language learners at the level expected of all learners in Ontario. It will also support successful outcomes for English language learners as they graduate from school and move to the next stage of living and learning
