Learn ESL – FREE – at De Anza!

If English isn't your first language, De Anza's English as a Second Language (ESL) program can help you achieve your goals!

De Anza is offering TUITION-FREE noncredit courses for students who are learning English as a second language and want to improve their ability to understand, speak, read and write in English.

  • These classes can help you communicate better at home, at work and in the community.
  • Noncredit courses do not count toward a college degree or academic certificate, but they can be a first step to entering and succeeding in college!
  • A noncredit course can also satisfy requirements for taking a lower-level course so you can advance to a higher level of ESL.

Same Policies and Requirements

All requirements and policies for noncredit classes are exactly the same as credit classes – including course content, assignments, grading and attendance.

Noncredit students are expected to come to every class, study and do homework just like credit students.

See below for a complete list of noncredit ESL classes at De Anza.


Earn a Noncredit Certificate

English as a Second Language: Noncredit

  • American English Pronunciation - Certificate of CompetencyDetails for Certificate of Competency - American English Pronunciation

    Students will receive the Certificate of Completion in American English Pronunciation by completing two pronunciation courses. The courses cover the study and practice of American English pronunciation features in order to speak intelligibly and accurately, understand spoken American English, and prepare students for college-level English as a Second Language.

    Requirements

  • English as a Second Language Advanced Level - Certificate of CompetencyDetails for Certificate of Competency - English as a Second Language Advanced Level

    The Certificate of Competency in English as a Second Language Advanced Level sequence prepares students for college-level study of English as a Second Language. The prerequisite is the completion of ESL 461 and ESL 465 or placement by the ESL Guided Self-Placement assessment.

    Requirements

  • English as a Second Language High Intermediate Level - Certificate of CompetencyNEWDetails for Certificate of Competency - English as a Second Language High Intermediate Level

    The Certificate of Competency in English as a Second Language High Intermediate Level sequence prepares students for the high-intermediate level of English as a Second Language. The prerequisite is the demonstrated English language skill.

    Requirements

  • English as a Second Language Intermediate Level - Certificate of CompetencyDetails for Certificate of Competency - English as a Second Language Intermediate Level

    The Certificate of Competency in English as a Second Language Intermediate Level sequence prepares students for the advanced level of English as a Second Language. The prerequisite is the placement on the ESL Guided Self-Placement assessment.

    Requirements

  • English as a Second Language Low Advanced Level - Certificate of CompetencyNEWDetails for Certificate of Competency - English as a Second Language Low Advanced Level

    The Certificate of Competency in English as a Second Language Low Advanced Level sequence prepares students for the low-advanced level of English as a Second Language. The prerequisite is the demonstrated English language skill.

    Requirements

  • English Writing, Grammar and Proofreading - Certificate of CompetencyDetails for Certificate of Competency - English Writing, Grammar and Proofreading

    Students will receive the advanced-level of Certificate of Competency in English Writing, Grammar and Proofreading by completing one advanced-level writing course and one grammar and proofreading course. The writing course provides the study and practice of advanced-level composition and writing in order to write critically thought-out, complex essays in English. The grammar and proofreading course provides students with the grammar and editing skills needed to make their writing clear and effective. Both courses prepare students for college-level English as a Second Language and English and enable them to pursue personal, academic and/or professional goals.

    Requirements


In addition to the programs listed above, you may be able to apply courses in this department toward General Education requirements.

HOW TO REGISTER FOR NONCREDIT CLASSES

Why Study ESL at De Anza?

  • Experienced instructors with advanced degrees
  • Extensive support – tutoring, group practice and language software
  • Pathway to credit courses and certificate, degree or transfer


Choose From These Noncredit Courses


Translated Course Descriptions: ESL 400, 434 and 444

  • Descripción de los cursos en Español

  • 中文课程说明

  • Mô tả khóa học bằng tiếng Việt

  • Paglalarawan ng kurso sa Tagalog

  •  توضیحات دوره به زبان فارسی

  • 日本語でのコースの説明

  • Описание курсов на русском языке

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