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

Certificate of Competency: American English Pronunciation

You can earn a noncredit Certificate of Competency in American English Pronunciation by completing these FREE noncredit courses

  • ESL 460A: American English Pronunciation 1
  • ESL 460B: American English Pronunciation 2

Certificate of Competency: ESL–Intermediate Level

You can earn a noncredit Certificate of Competency in ESL–Intermediate Level by completing these FREE noncredit courses

  • ESL 400: High Beginning ESL
  • ESL 434: Low Intermediate ESL
  • ESL 444: Intermediate ESL

Certificate of Competency: ESL–Advanced Level

You can earn a noncredit Certificate of Competency in ESL–Advanced Level by completing these FREE noncredit courses

  • ESL 451: High Intermediate Listening and Speaking
  • ESL 455: High Intermediate Grammar, Writing and Reading
  • ESL 461: Low Advanced Listening and Speaking
  • ESL 465: Low Advanced Grammar, Writing and Reading
  • ESL 472: Advanced Reading and Vocabulary
  • ESL 473: Introduction to the Essay

Certificate of Completion: ESL–Advanced Level

As an alernative to the Certificate of Competency in ESL–Advanced Level listed above, you can earn a noncredit Certificate of Completion in ESL–Advanced Level by completing these two noncredit courses

  • ESL 472: Advanced Reading and Vocabulary
  • ESL 473: Introduction to the Essay

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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