English as a Second Language Competency Certificate:

Learn More About the ESL Program

English as a Second Language Certificate

You're hard working and motivated. You have great focus when it comes to your goals. Now you want to learn or improve your English skills - and build your ability to communicate with others.

Start today in improving your knowledge and skills and ultimately show others your potential and ability to be successful socially, at school and at work.

Earning an English as a Second Language Certificate from Middlesex Community College will help to prepare you for success in a future career and in a variety of other settings.

Academic Requirements

The English as a Second Language Certificate program is a 30-credit track of study. Often students enroll in a degree-granting program at the same time. This certificate program is designed for students whose native language is not English.

You will take a blend of exciting courses in this program, such as writing, grammar and public speaking.

Middlesex will help give you the English language skills necessary for success in academic studies or in the job market. After successfully completing the program, you will receive a Competency Certificate in English as a Second Language.

Jobs You Can Get With An ESL Certificate

The English as a Second Language Certificate is not a vocational program. It does not train students to seek specific jobs. However, certificate completion will show potential employers that the applicant possesses the necessary English language skills to perform the jobs they do seek.

How Long Will You Have To Go To School?

When registering for classes, students take a placement test that determines which level of the program they will enter. As different levels cannot be taken at the same time, it can take several years for a student to complete all the requirements for this certificate. Students may enroll in a degree program at the same time as the ESL certificate program. Continuation with another degree or certificate program is recommended. Many of the credits from this certificate will transfer into other programs at Middlesex, especially the General Studies degree.

Note: Students who place into the higher ESL courses when entering the college may substitute courses in literature, U.S. history, U.S. government or any others devoted to American culture/heritage for each ESL course below their initial placement.

For more information, contact:

Professor May Coryell
(860) 343-5803