ESOL Advanced

Certificate of Competency English for Speakers of Other Languages · Laney College · 2026-2027 Catalog

The ESOL Advanced Certificate of Competency verifies that a student has successfully completed three ESOL core classes (Reading and Writing, Listening and Speaking, and Grammar) at the advanced 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.

Program Learning Outcomes

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

  1. Demonstrate intermediate skills in English listening, speaking, reading, and/or writing which will allow them to achieve their personal, vocational, and academic goals.
CourseTitleUnits
Courses (min 172 hours)172-245
ESOL 550Advanced Listening and Speaking70
ESOL 552Advanced Reading and Writing105
ESOL 574Grammar 470
Competency Requirement
Teacher or department will determine if student has met the competencies of the program and document it.
Total Hours:172-245

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