# ESL/ADVANCED ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (Noncredit Certificate of Competency)

Rio Hondo College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: English as a Second Language

Source: https://riohondo.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/22175/25326/23987/25454/23989

### Description

Students who complete, in sequence, NESL 017-Intermediate II and NESL 018-Advanced I earn the Certificate of Competency in Advanced English as a Second Language. The Certificate, approved by the Chancellor’s Office, indicates a student’s successful acquisition of essential English language skills necessary for extended conversations in social and professional contexts and for reading/writing at the composition level for personal and academic purposes.

To acquire the **Noncredit Certificate of Competency in Advanced English as a Second Language,** it is necessary to complete the following courses:

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Required Courses** | | 0 |
| NESL 017 | ESL Intermediate II | 0 |
| NESL 018 | ESL Advanced I | 0 |
| **Total** | | **0** |