This certificate will lead to enhanced academic and entry level job opportunities. Upon completion of this certificate, students will be able to demonstrate mastery of beginning-level English grammar, the ability to write a simple paragraph, and show beginning conversational speaking competence. Students must complete all 525 required hours to earn the certificate.

Students must complete:

• Literacy (ESL 1) or Older Adults (ESL 5)
• ESL Level 1 (ESL 10) and Level 2 (ESL 20) and
• Beginning Conversation (ESL 80)

This certificate prepares the student for academic and job opportunities that require a conversant level of English. Upon completion of this certificate, students will be able to demonstrate mastery of intermediate English grammar, the ability to write a 3-paragraph essay and show intermediate-level conversational speaking competence. This certificate also prepares the student for higher level of study that include noncredit business course, the HSE program, citizenship courses and matriculation to credit classes. Students must complete all 365-560 required hours to earn the certificate.

Students must complete:

• ESL Level 3 (ESL 30) and Level 4 (ESL 40) and
• Intermediate Conversation (ESL 81)

This certificate prepares the student for academic job opportunities that demand a fluent level of spoken English. Upon completion this certificate, students will be able to demonstrate mastery of advanced English grammar structure, the ability to write a 5-paragraph essay, comprehension of academic, professional, and everyday spoken English, understanding of American idioms and the ability to create, present, analyze, and critique oral presentations. This certificate also prepares students for higher levels of study that include noncredit business courses, the HSE program, citizenship courses and matriculation to credit courses. Students must complete all 205-336 required hours to earn the certificate.

Students must complete:

• ESL Level 5 (ESL 50) and
• ESL Advanced Conversation (ESL 82)

All you need to do is complete a series of classes in beginning, intermediate, or advanced categories in the Noncredit ESL division. Once completion of classes has been approved, you will be contacted to participate in the Noncredit ESL Certificate Ceremony. 

For more information about the certificates, please contact Silva Gharabetian at (818) 240-1000 ext. 5033 or email sgharabe@glendale.edu.