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English for Speakers of Other Languages - High Intermediate

Laney College

Oakland campus — Oakland, California, United States

Study Level
Foundation / Pathway · English as Second Language (ESL)
Duration
To be confirmed
Study Mode
To be confirmed
Next Intake
January 2027
Tuition Fee
USD 4,060
Application Fee
None listed
Scholarships Available
None listed
Post-Study Work Information
Optional Practical Training (OPT): Verify before applying
Application Status
Open — confirm with Eagle Link (Not confirmed)

Program information is subject to institution confirmation. Fees, deadlines, intakes and entry requirements may change.

Overview

Laney College's English for Speakers of Other Languages at the High Intermediate level will help prepare students for vocational programs and job advancement. The certificate will provide international students with evidence of English study, which makes a job-seeker more competitive in many countries. Upon completion of this program a student will be able to: Classroom Culture – Participate in campus and classroom culture at a level required for success in high intermediate ESOL courses. Reading – Apply active reading strategies in order to comprehend, critically analyze and explain ideas in high intermediate level ESOL texts. Communication – Communicate fluently, accurately & appropriately in spoken American English at a level required in high intermediate ESOL courses. Writing – Satisfy high intermediate ESOL standards for clear, effective, well-organized, well-developed, well- edited and logically-sound sentences, paragraphs and essays, and appropriate citation of sources.
Faculty / school
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Field of study
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Credential
English as Second Language (ESL)
Relationship
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Entry Requirements

Entry requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

English-language requirements

English-language requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

Fees & Costs

Tuition fee
USD 4,060
Application fee
None listed
Deposit required
Not listed
Estimated other compulsory fees
Not listed — confirm with Eagle Link.

Institution fees are paid according to the institution's instructions. Any Eagle Link service fee is shown on an Eagle Link invoice before payment. See our Payments Policy.

Scholarships

No scholarship is currently listed for this program. Explore scholarships and funding.

Scholarships are competitive and may change, close or be withdrawn. Eagle Link does not guarantee that any student will receive a scholarship.

Intakes & Deadlines

Upcoming intakes
January 2027, January 2028, January 2029
Application deadline
15 November 2026
Application status
Confirm with Eagle Link
Intake availability
Not confirmed

Campus & Location

Oakland campus

Oakland, California, United States

900 Fallon Street

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Post-Study Work / Immigration Information

Please confirm current eligibility with Eagle Link before applying.

Optional Practical Training (OPT)
Verify before applying

OPT and STEM OPT eligibility depend on maintaining F-1 status and on the program. A program counts as STEM only when its CIP code is on the official STEM list — not because its name sounds technical.

Official source

Eagle Link does not guarantee visa approval and does not make immigration decisions.

About the Institution

Founded in 1953, Laney College is one of the oldest community colleges in the United States of America (USA). Today, Laney College is the largest of the four Peralta Community College District campuses, serving approximately 17,000 students annually. As the flagship college for the Peralta Community College District, Laney College stretches across sixty acres in downtown Oakland, California, one of the most ethnically and economically diverse cities in the USA. The Laney College service area includes the adjacent cities of Alameda, Albany, Berkeley, Emeryville, Oakland, and Piedmont. It also d...

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Program information last verified 8 October 2026.