# ESOL High Intermediate (Certificate of Proficiency)

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

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The High Intermediate Certificate in ESOL verifies that the student has successfully completed three core classes at the high intermediate level: Grammar, Reading & Writing, and Listening & Speaking. The certificate will provide students with evidence of English study, which makes a job-seeker more competitive in many industries.

Career Opportunities

This certificate will prepare speakers of other languages to communicate verbally and in writing in vocational programs and the workplace. The certificate will provide students with evidence of English study, which makes a job-seeker more competitive in many industries.

Learning Outcome(s)

1.  Participate in campus and classroom culture at a level required for success as a high-intermediate ESOL student.
2.  Express ideas fluently, accurately and appropriately in American English in preparation for advanced ESOL courses.

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Certificate of Proficiency Requirements** | | 14 |
| ESOL 253A | Reading and Writing 3 | 6 |
| ESOL 273A | Grammar 3 | 4 |
| ESOL 263A | Listening and Speaking 3 | 4 |
| ESOL 253 | Reading and Writing 3 | 6 |