Program Description

The Certificate of Competency in Bridge to College ESL Pathway prepares students to transition from adult school or noncredit ESL to credit-level community college ESL courses. Students will be exposed to integrated skills courses for learners of English as an additional language. Focus is on developing a basic level of grammar and vocabulary through listening, speaking, reading, and writing, so that learners can communicate with other English speakers in and outside of the classroom. This program provides practical skills and knowledge for students progressing out of adult education classes as well as students seeking some English language proficiency for career advancement.

Learn more about the program on the English for Second Language Learners website.

Program Learning Outcomes

• The student will be able to identify campus resources to promote their academic success.
• The student will feel confident to seek assistance in class and around campus as needed to self-advocate.
• The student will gain the study skills necessary to be successful in ESL courses and courses in other disciplines.

Award Type(s)

• CY = Certificate of Competency

Hours Required

• Certificate(s): 96-180

Certificate Requirements

Bridge to College ESL Pathway Certificate of Competency

• Hours: 96-180 [Non-Transcriptable]

Course List

Code	Title	Units
NCEL 400	TRANSITION TO COLLEGE ESL	36-60
or NCEL 403A	BRIDGE TO COLLEGE ESL LISTENING & SPEAKING
or NCEL 403B	BRIDGE TO COLLEGE ESL READING & WRITING
NCEL 411	ADVANCED-BEGINNING ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE I	60-120
or NCEL 421	INTERMEDIATE ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE I
or NCEL 426	HIGH-INTERMEDIATE GRAMMAR
or NCEL 427	HIGH-INTERMEDIATE READING SKILLS
or NCEL 436	ADVANCED GRAMMAR
or NCEL 437	BASIC COMPOSITION SKILLS
Total Hours		96-180