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High Beginning Writing Skills
Certificate of Competency
Program Details
Students who receive a Certificate of Competency in High Beginning Writing Skills complete two ESL noncredit courses: High Beginning Writing (ESL 220) and Basic Spelling (ESL 225). Completion of these courses and earning a Certificate of Competency demonstrates a student's readiness for low intermediate level ESL coursework as well as competency in the high beginning English reading, writing and communication skills required for the workplace.
High Beginning Writing Skills Pathways
Pathways listed below are for the catalog year 2026-2027.
Learning Outcomes
Learning outcomes help you work towards your educational goals.
- Writing in English at the High Beginning Level
- Spell in English at the High Beginner level