ESOL Certificates of Achievement
There are several reasons it is good to have an ESOL Certificate of Achievement.
- The certificate shows that you have proficiency in all the skill areas of the level: reading, writing, listening, speaking and grammar.
- The certificate prepares you for academic work, vocational training and job advancement.
- The certificate can be presented to (prospective) employers and schools to show you’ve completed this level of English.
In order to apply for a Certificate of Achievement, there are two steps involved:
Step 1: Make a “certificate petition appointment” to see a counselor. You can’t ask for a petition at a drop-in session. During your appointment, ask for two forms: 1) Petition for a Certificate and 2) Major Worksheet for the Certificate of Proficiency you’re applying for. Your counselor must review the courses you have taken to make sure you meet the requirements for the certificate, and then you and your counselor must sign the yellow form.
Step 2: Turn in both of these forms to Admissions & Records.
PLEASE NOTE: In order to qualify for the certificate, you must pass the required courses with a grade of “C” or better. The Admissions & Records Office will notify you when your Certificate of Achievement is ready to be picked up.
Advanced Certificate of Achievement (16-18 units)
| Course Number | Course Title |
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ESOL 052 OR ENGL 001A OR ENGL 001AS OR ESOL 50A or B OR ESOL 274A or B |
Core Courses (12-14 units from the following)
Advanced Reading and Writing (6 units) OR Composition and Reading (4 units) OR Composition and Reading with Support (5 units) OR Advanced Listening and Speaking (4 units) OR Grammar 4 (4 units) |
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AND
Select 2-4 units of any coursework at the college transfer level |
– Satisfy advanced ESOL standards for clear, effective, well-organized, well-developed, well-edited and logically sound sentences, paragraphs and essays, and appropriate citation of sources.
– Participate in campus and classroom culture at a level required for success as an advanced ESOL student.
– Communicate fluently, accurately and appropriately in spoken American English at a level required in advanced ESOL courses.
High Intermediate Certificate of Achievement (14 units)
| Course Number | Course Title |
| ESOL 253 | Reading and Writing 3 (6 units) |
| ESOL 273A | Grammar 3 (4 units) |
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ESOL 263A or B OR ESOL 050A OR ESOL 050B |
OR
Listening and Speaking 3 (4 units) OR Advanced Listening and Speaking OR Oral Communication for Advanced ESOL Students |
– Satisfy high intermediate ESOL standards for clear, effective, well-organized, well-developed, well-edited and logically-sound sentences, paragraphs and essays, and appropriate citation of sources.
– Apply active reading strategies in order to comprehend, critically analyze and explain ideas in high intermediate level ESOL texts.
– Participate in campus and classroom culture at a level required for success in intermediate ESOL courses
– Communicate fluently, accurately and appropriately in spoken American English at a level required in high intermediate ESOL courses.
Intermediate Certificate of Achievement (16 units)
| Course Number | Course Title |
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ESOL 252A or B |
Core Courses (6 units)
Reading and Writing 2 (6 units) |
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ESOL 262A or B OR ESOL 263A or B OR ESOL 272A or B OR ESOL 273 A or B OR ESOL 274 A or B |
Select 10 units from the following:
Listening and Speaking 2 (4 units) OR Listening and Speaking 3 (4 units) OR Grammar 2 (4 units) OR Grammar 3 (4 units) OR Grammar 4 ( 4 units) |
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OR ESOL 283 ESOL 286 ESOL 290 OR ESOL 050A OR ESOL 050B
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Business English (3 units)
English for Job Search (2 units) English for Special Purposes (1-2 units) OR Advanced Listening and Speaking OR Oral Communication for Advanced ESOL Students |
– Construct clear, effective, well-organized, well-developed, well-edited and logically-sound sentences, paragraphs and essays with appropriate citation of sources, satisfying intermediate ESOL standards.
– Apply active reading strategies in order to comprehend, critically analyze and explain ideas in intermediate level ESOL texts.
– Participate in campus and classroom culture at a level required for success as an intermediate
ESOL student.
Program Readiness for Multilingual Students Certificate of Achievement (17 units)
| Course Number | Course Title |
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ESOL 052 ESOL 050A ENGL 001A |
Complete the following courses (14 units)
Advanced Reading and Writing (6 units) Advanced Listening and Speaking (4 units) Composition and Reading (4 units) |
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COUN 024 COUN 030 COUN 057 |
Select one of the following (3 min):
College Success Personal Growth and Development Career and Life Planning |
– Develop individual perspectives in essays that demonstrate critical thinking skills, command of standard grammar, and logical organization.
– Function as a productive member of a college class by cooperating in interactive learning.
| Course Number | Course Title |
| ESOL 052
or ESOL 253 or ESOL 252 |
Complete one of the following ESOL reading and writing courses (6 units)
Advanced Reading and Writing OR Reading and Writing 3 OR Reading and Writing 2 |
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ESOL 262, 263, or 050 OR ESOL 272, 273, or 274
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Select one of the following ESOL Listening/Speaking or Grammar courses (4 units)
Listening and Speaking 2,3 or 4 OR Grammar 2, 3, or 4. |
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CULIN 212 OR CULIN 204 OR CULIN 203 |
Select one of the following Culinary Arts courses (4 units)
Introduction to Culinary Arts OR Baking Fundamentals OR Introduction to Baking Fundamentals |
– Recognize and follow instructions.
– Participate in campus and classroom culture a a level approaching that required for success as an intermediate ESOL student.
| Course Number | Course Title |
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ESOL 052 or ESOL 253
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Complete one of the following ESOL reading and writing courses (6 units)
Advanced Reading and Writing OR Reading and Writing 3
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ESOL 263, or 050 OR ESOL 273, 274, 275
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Select one of the following ESOL Listening/Speaking or Grammar courses (4 units)
Listening and Speaking 3 or 4 OR Grammar 3, 4 or 5. |
| M/LAT 030A or B
OR ASAME 030 OR ASAME 010 OR AFRAM 029 OR AFRAM 026 |
Select two of the following Ethnic Studies courses (6 units)
Survey of Latin-American Films A or B (3 units) OR Asians and Asian-Americans Through Films (3 units) OR Asian and Asian American Popular Culture (3 units) OR African American Experience Through Films (3 units) OR African American Culture: Black Music, Art, and Literature (3 units) OR 3 units of Ethnic Studies from list and any Modern Language class |
Bridge to Credit – Certificate of Competency (Students must complete a minimum of 134 hours)
| Course Number | Course Title |
| ESOL 541A | Bridge to Credit ESOL – Level I |
| ESOL 541B | Bridge to Credit ESOL – Level II |
| ESOL 541C | Bridge to Credit ESOL – Level III |
| ESOL 541D | Bridge to Credit ESOL – Level IV |
– Certificate of Competency
– Synthesize written information and technological skills to register for credit-level courses at an educational institution.
– Comprehend and respond appropriately to spoken American English at the level of entry-level credit ESOL courses.
– Apply written information, technological skills, and college success strategies to college level courses.
ESOL College-Ready Skills – Certificate of Competency (Students must complete a minimum of 47 hours)
| Course Number | Course Title |
| ESOL 595A | College Ready Skills: Culture and Classroom Etiquette |
| ESOL 595B | College Ready Skills: Academic Success Strategies |
| ESOL 595C | College Ready Skills: Best Study Practices |
| ESOL 595D | College Ready Skills: Education Technology Skills |
– Certificate of Competency
– Comprehend and respond appropriately to spoken American English at the level of entry-level credit ESOL courses.
– Apply written information, technological skills, American classroom etiquette, and college success strategies to college-level courses.
ESOL High Beginning – Certificate of Competency (Students must complete a minimum of 172 hours)
| Course Number | Course Title |
| ESOL 511 | Reading and Writing 1 |
| ESOL 561 | Listening and Speaking 1 |
| ESOL 571 | Grammar 1 |
– Certificate of Competency
– Construct clear, effective, well-organized, well-developed, well-edited, and logically sound sentences and paragraphs with appropriate citation of sources.
– Express ideas fluently, accurately, and appropriately in spoken American English at a low intermediate level.
– Use high beginning English grammatical structures to accurately and effectively express ideas in sustained written discourse.
ESOL Intermediate – Certificate of Competency (Students must complete a minimum of 172 hours)
| Course Number | Course Title |
| ESOL 512 | Reading and Writing 2 |
| ESOL 562 | Listening and Speaking 2 |
| ESOL 572 | Grammar 2 |
– Certificate of Competency
– Construct clear, effective, well-organized, well-developed, well-edited, and logically sound sentences, paragraphs and essays with appropriate citation of sources, satisfying intermediate ESOL standards.
– Express ideas fluently, accurately, and appropriately in spoken American English.
– Use intermediate English grammatical structures to accurately and effectively express ideas in sustained written discourse.
ESOL High Intermediate – Certificate of Competency (Students must complete a minimum of 172 hours)
| Course Number | Course Title |
| ESOL 513 | Reading and Writing 3 |
| ESOL 563 | Listening and Speaking 3 |
| ESOL 573
OR ESOL 574 |
Grammar 3
OR Grammar 4 |
– Certificate of Competency
– Construct clear, effective, well-organized, well-developed, well-edited, and logically sound sentences, paragraphs and essays with appropriate citation of sources, satisfying high intermediate ESOL standards.
– Express ideas fluently, accurately, and appropriately in spoken American English at high intermediate ESL level.
– Use high intermediate English grammatical structures to accurately and effectively express ideas in sustained written discourse.
ESOL Advanced – Certificate of Competency (Students must complete a minimum of 172 hours)
| Course Number | Course Title |
| ESOL 552 | Advanced Reading and Writing |
| ESOL 550 | Advanced Listening and Speaking |
| ESOL 574 | Grammar 4 |
– Demonstrate intermediate skills in English listening, speaking, reading, and/or writing which will allow them to achieve their personal, vocational, and academic goals.
Vocational English for Speakers of Other Languages – Certificate of Competency
| Course Number | Course Title |
| ESOL 586 | English for Job Search |
| ESOL 534 | English for Technology 1 |
| ESOL 534B | English for Technology 2 |
| ESOL 586
OR ESOL 590 OR ESOL 587 |
Business English
English for Special Purposes
ESOL for Customer Service |
– Certificate of Competency
– Demonstrate the ability to apply for and communicate in an entry-level job in hospitality, retail and other targeted industries.
