ESL/ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE FOR COLLEGE PREPARATION
Noncredit Certificate of Competency English as a Second Language · Rio Hondo College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Description
Students who complete, in sequence, NESL 018-Advanced I and NESL 019-Advanced II earn the Certificate of Competency in English as a Second Language for College Preparation. The Certificate, approved by the Chancellor’s Office, indicates a student’s successful acquisition of English language skills necessary for engaged participation in various academic programs at the college level.
To acquire the Noncredit Certificate of Competency in English as a Second Language for College Preparation, it is necessary to complete the following courses: