Exciting Opportunities
for ESL students!
Take Computer Business Office Technology
(CBOT) courses to improve your computer skills.
Study Early Childhood
Education (ECE) while improving your English skills.
Take the Math Placement Test and begin
taking Math
Courses.
Learn Library research
skills while writing essays.
The English as a Second Language (ESL) Program at Cañada College prepares students from around the world to reach their academic, vocational and personal goals.
New classes begin in August, January, and June. Our ESL students have access to all college programs and services, including placement testing, counseling, registration assistance, and academic instruction.
We have two major programs to support the needs of our students: the English Institute and Community-Based Engish Tutoring (CBET).
The English Institute provides English as a Second Language instruction and classes to non-native speakers of English in order to prepare students for entry into occupational programs or university transfer courses. Students who wish to enroll in the program should have knowledge of basic English equivalent to at least one year of previous study (ESL 800) or in programs such as Adult Basic Education and language schools or previous English instruction in their native country.
The CBET program is funded by Proposition 227 and offers beginning level English as a Second Language (ESL) and family literacy classes to parents and community members throughout California who pledge to tutor school-age children. The Cañada College CBET program is a collaboration between the San Mateo Community College District (SMCCCD), the Redwood City School District (RCSD), and Sequoia Union High School District (SUHSD).
The Vocational English as a Second Language (VESL) Program
is a new program within the CBET Program housed under the ESL Department at Cañada College. The VESL program provides language and computer skills classes for the workforce. The community-based VESL classes serve as a bridge to on-campus academic and career programs. Upon completing the VESL program, students receive the English for the Workforce Award. This program has been made possible in part from a grant from Silicon Valley Community Foundation. Students who wish to enroll in the program should have knowledge of basic English equivalent to at least one year of previous study (ESL 800) or in programs such as Adult Basic Education and language schools or previous English instruction in their native country.
VESL Course List
ESL 901 Language Skills for the Workforce (focus on Listening/Speaking/Reading)
Equivalent to ESL 831 and 861. ESL 901 introduces students to high beginning integrated practice in reading, speaking and listening for vocational and English. Special attention is paid to high beginning vocabulary and comprehension of original authentic readings and lectures.
ESL 921 Grammar and Writing I (Vocational Focus)
Equivalent to ESL 821 and 841. ESL 921 introduces students to grammar and writing skills at the high-beginning level with a focus on language skills for the workforce. Special attention is paid to grammar terminology for the purpose of editing student writing. One by arrangement online lab hour per week is required.
