Do students for whom English is an additional language participate in Nova Scotia Assessment: Reading and Writing in Grade 3?

Yes. Students for whom English is an additional language are expected to participate in the assessment. However, the school principal, in consultation with the parents/guardians, may decide to exempt a student from the assessment if the student has been learning English for one year or less. There may also be other instances when teachers, parents and guardians, and school administrators may decide that the assessment is inappropriate for the student for whom English is an additional language. In such cases the principal should contact the Evaluation Services division for guidance.