ESL Certificates

Why earn a certificate?

A certificate shows that you have demonstrated a certain level of English ability.  By earning a certificate, you can improve your academic skills and employability.

Certificates are recognized by the California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office.

 

CERTIFICATES FOR LEVEL COURSES

Take These Courses*
Pass This Class
Earn This Certificate

Foundations
Pre-Level 1

Pre-Level 1

ESL - Literacy Level

Level 1
Level 2

Level 2

ESL - Beginning Level

Level 3
Level 4

Level 4

ESL - Intermediate Level

Level 5
Level 6

Level 6

ESL - Advanced Level

*Students do not need to take courses below their initial placement level.

CERTIFICATES FOR ORAL COMMUNICATION

Pass These Courses
Earn This Certificate

Pronunciation Pre-1 & Speaking Pre-1

Oral Communication - Literacy Level

Pronunciation A & Speaking A

Oral Communication - Beginning Level

Pronunciation B & Speaking B

Oral Communication - Intermediate Level

Pronunciation C & Speaking C

Oral Communication - Advanced Level

CERTIFICATES FOR WRITTEN COMMUNICATION

Pass These Courses
Earn This Certificate

Reading Pre-1 & Writing Pre-1

Written Communication - Literacy Level

Reading A & Writing A

Written Communication - Beginning Level

Reading B & Writing B

Written Communication - Intermediate Level

Reading C & Writing C

Written Communication - Advanced Level

CERTIFICATE FOR VESL** (Vocational ESL)

Pass These Courses*
Earn This Certificate

VESL Speaking
VESL Writing
Career and Life Planning for ESL
Office Management Skills

VESL Career Paths

**Students who pass Level 5 are eligible to take VESL classes.

 

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