ESL CERT ESL Certificate Program
This course is required for provisionally-admitted international graduate and undergraduate students for whom English is a second language and who have not met the minimum English language proficiency requirements for full admission at NEC. The course aims to give them the skills they will need to thrive and fully participate in English-based instruction and collaboration at NEC. Major course goals include development of basic language abilities necessary to succeed in college-level courses, including reading, writing, speaking, listening, and grammar skills. Additionally, students will be introduced to American university standards and expectations. Through project-based learning, students will exercise language skills while building familiarity with common assignment types, such as essays, presentations, reading responses, etc. Upon completion of the ESL Certificate program, students will receive their level placement to register for ESL classes in the fall semester.