Elementary and Secondary ESL programs within BC

I think what we have to consider with this question is whether or not ESL is by choice. From personal experience many elementary schools don't really allow a choice for ESL enrollment. In some schools even if you were born here,if you are a visible majority you are made to take ESL. Does this not hinder the success rate of immigration? Kids who are introduced to their immigrant status may begin to classify themselves as different and thereby maintaining an immigrant mentality. Also in ESL you are not exposed to the level of language other kids your age are and may in fact depreciate English levels.

It might be better to have questions on the age of arrival in Canada and how age affects the ease of fitting in.