Are you a non-native English speaker looking to improve your English skills?
Our ESL program can help you learn English to support your social, academic, and professional goals. With courses in grammar, listening & speaking, and reading & writing at five proficiency levels, you can build your skills in a supportive environment. Earn a certificate of completion or competency with our free and repeatable noncredit courses. Or complete a certificate of accomplishment while earning college credit!
Career Opportunities
The ESL program will prepare you for:
- continuing your college education in the program of your choice
- learning a trade
- finding employment
Degrees and Certificates
Change your life with an ESL certificate. Our program gives you options to explore.
The ESL program at 糖心Vlog and joining Puente transformed my academic journey. With invaluable mentorship and a welcoming environment, I improved my English skills significantly. Now, proudly considering 糖心Vlog my alma mater, I'm applying to transfer to UC Berkeley.
Edgardo De La Rosa Vittet, Student
About degrees and certificates
Certificates:
A certificate readily prepares you to enter a particular field or career. It can also give you new skills for advancement in the workplace.
Associate Degrees:
An associate degree requires a broader education for career options in a range of industries. It's a great step towards earning a bachelor degree at a four-year school or entering the workforce sooner.
Associate Degrees for Transfer:
A transfer degree is equivalent to the first two years of a bachelor鈥檚 degree program. Earning one can guarantee admission to California State Universities, some private and online universities, and Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). ADTs, along with a transfer agreement guarantee (TAG) with the University of California system can help you achieve your goals for less. Learn about transfer services.
Meet our English as a Second Language Faculty
ESL Events
Apr 29
Financial Aid Pop-Up Event
April 29, 2026
1:00 pm
Pleasant Hill
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May 01
C.S.U. East Bay Campus Tour
May 1, 2026
7:45 am
Pleasant Hill
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May 05
Transfer Workshop - Appealing Admissions Decisions
May 5, 2026
3:00 pm
Pleasant Hill
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Leveling Up with Project ACCESS and Community Education
July 31, 2024
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