# ACE - Advanced Certificate for ESL (Skills Certificate)

Sierra College · 2025-2026 Catalog · Department: English as a Second Language

Source: https://catalog.sierracollege.edu/archive/2025-2026/departments/english-second-language/#acadprep

(Formerly ESL Academic Preparedness)

The ACE - Advanced Preparedness Skills Certificate recognizes advanced-low level proficiency in English language writing, reading, listening/speaking and grammar skills. This skills certificate may be used to demonstrate academic preparedness for college courses as well as workplace-ready language skills. This skills certificate is not equivalent to an associate degree.

**Required Courses**

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ESL 0025G | Academic Grammar and Editing | 3 |
| ESL 0025L | Academic Listening and Speaking | 3 |
| ESL 0025C | Advanced Reading and Writing | 6 |
| **Total Units** | | **12** |