# ESOL High Beginning (Certificate of Competency)

College of Alameda · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: English for Speakers of Other Languages

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The High Beginning Certificate of Competency in ESOL verifies that a student has successfully completed three ESOL core classes (Reading and Writing, Listening and Speaking, and Grammar) at the high beginning level. Students interested in completing this certificate should consult with the ESOL department chair and a counselor.

Career Opportunities

This certificate will help prepare students for vocational programs and job advancement.

Learning Outcome(s)

1.  Demonstrate high beginning skills in English listening, speaking, reading, and/or writing which will allow them to achieve their personal, vocational, and academic goals.

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Courses (min 172 hours)** | | 0 |
| ESOL 511 | Reading and Writing 1 | 0 |
| ESOL 561 | Listening and Speaking 1 | 0 |
| ESOL 571 | Grammar 1 | 0 |
| **Competency Requirement** | |  |
| **Teacher or department will determine if student has met the competencies of the program and document it.** | |  |