College of the Desert’s English as a Second Language program (ESL) offers credit and non-credit courses preparing students for entry to academic programs at COD as well as for vocational and personal goals:
ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL) CREDIT PROGRAM
The ESL Credit program is for non-native speakers of English and for those who speak English as a second language. The credit ESL program offers multi-level courses in writing, reading and speaking to prepare students for the demands of higher education or a vocational certificate.
Parallel Nature of ESL and English Courses at COD.
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ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL) NON-CREDIT PROGRAM
The ESL Non-Credit Program is an intensive series of multi-skill courses which meet the needs of students not fluent in English. Students from the literacy level to advanced level of English proficiency acquire the skills required for their daily lives and prepare themselves to enter high school completion, vocational or academic programs.
Classes are open-entry, thereby allowing students to register at any time during the school year. Classes are held day and evening at Palm Desert, Eastern Valley Center and other off-campus locations.
The ESL Non-Credit Program also offers two non-credit certificate options to students. The English Proficiency Certificate focuses on the essential English language skills needed in day-to-day living and working situations. The Academic English Certificate is for students who are planning on pursuing a college degree or vocational certificate. Please refer to the sequence of ESL Non-Credit courses required for these certificates.
All persons 18 years of age and older regardless of their educational background are welcome to enroll in this program.
