# English for Speakers of Other Languages: High Intermediate (Certificate of Achievement)

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

Source: https://lan.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/44166/44231/44195/44351/44354

The High Intermediate Certificate of Achievement in ESOL verifies that a student has successfully completed 16 units of high intermediate and advanced work as English language learners including the high intermediate ESOL reading and writing course, four units of high intermediate or advanced ESOL listening and speaking, four units of high intermediate or advanced ESOL grammar, and two units of other high intermediate or advanced ESOL courses or any college level work conducted in English.  Students interested in completing this certificate should consult with the ESOL program chair and a counselor.

**Career Opportunities**

This certificate will prepare immigrant students for vocational programs and job advancement. The certificate will provide international students with evidence of English study, which makes a job-seeker more competitive in many countries.

**Program Learning Outcomes**

Upon completion of this program a student will be able to:

1.  Participate in campus and classroom culture at a level required for success in intermediate ESOL courses
2.  Apply active reading strategies in order to comprehend, critically analyze and explain ideas in high intermediate level ESOL texts.
3.  Communicate fluently, accurately and appropriately in spoken American English at a level required in high intermediate ESOL courses.
4.  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.

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Core Courses (14 units):** | | 14 |
| ESOL 253 | Reading and Writing 3 | 6 |
| ESOL 273A | Grammar 3 | 4 |
| ESOL 263A | Listening and Speaking 3 | 4 |
| or ESOL 263B | Listening and Speaking 3 | 4 |
| or ESOL 50A | Advanced Listening and Speaking | 4 |
| or ESOL 50B | Oral Communication for Advanced ESOL Students | 4 |
| **Total Units:** | | 14 |