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 required hours to earn the certificate.

Students must complete:

• Literacy (ESL 1), ESL Level 1 (ESL 10 or 15) and Beginning Conversation (ESL 80); or
• Level 1 (ESL 10 or 15) and Beginning Conversation (ESL 80); or
• Level 2 (ESL 20 or 25) 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 a higher level of study that includes noncredit business courses, the HSE program, citizenship courses, and matriculation to credit classes. Students must complete all required hours to earn the certificate.

Students must complete:

• Level 3 (ESL 30 or 35) and Intermediate Conversation (ESL 81 or 85); or
• Level 4 (ESL 40 or 45) and Intermediate Conversation (ESL 81 or 85)

This certificate prepares the student for academic or job opportunities that demand a fluent level of spoken English. Upon completion of this certificate, students will be able to demonstrate mastery of advanced English grammar structures, the ability to write a multi-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 required hours to earn the certificate.

Students must complete:

• Level 5 (ESL 50, 55, or 57) and Advanced Conversation (ESL 82 or 95)

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.