Students Whose Native Language Is Not English
English as a Second Language is a continuing education program leading to a certificate. The program is intended for recent immigrants with employable skills and whose English language deficiency is the primary reason for not being able to be hired for work in the field. A graded series of courses takes the student from a basic beginner level to an advanced intermediate level, with an emphasis on survival skills and workplace language capabilities. The program is both intensive and extensive (covering all skill areas: speaking, listening, reading, writing) taking advantage of integration of multiple modalities.
ESL CERTIFICATE Admissions Requirements
- H.S. Diploma or GED (see ATB requirements for students without a H.S. diploma or GED)
- Prior work experience or verifiable job skills
- CELSA Exam ESL Certificate LEVEL 1 CELSA Exam Version 1 or 2 - Score within the range of 90-95 (scaled) score ESL Certificate LEVEL 2 CELSA Exam Version 1 or 2 - Score within the range of 96-101 (scaled) score
Non-High School Graduates - Prior work experience or verifiable job skills
- CELSA Exam Version 1 or 2 - Score within the range of 96-101 (scaled) score.