How to Choose English, ESL, and Math Classes
Citrus College students are placed into English and math based on guided self-placement.
When you apply to Citrus College, we collect your self-reported high school data, including your GPA and the last math course completed in high school with a "C" grade or better. All applicants receive an email with their placement into English and math.
Students who took English and/or math at another college, and who plan to take an English and/or math course at Citrus College, may use unofficial transcripts to clear any English and/or math prerequisites. This can be done by submitting the
Prerequisite Clearance Form online or by meeting in-person with a counselor for proper placement.
Students with questions about their placement should meet with a counselor. Students may book a counseling appointment by using the
Counseling and Advisement Center Appointment Scheduling System.
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Background and information about AB 705 and AB 1805, requirements of the college, how subject placement is determined (English, ESL and mathematics)
Research data and other resources
English (ENGL) Placement Chart
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Mathematics (MATH) Placement Charts
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English as a Second Language (ESL) Placement Chart
ESL classes help students prepare for academic coursework at Citrus College. These classes focus on developing reading, writing, grammar and oral skills. ESL classes also prepare students to enter an associate degree or career and technical program, or transfer to a four-year college or university. The ESL sequence of courses chart outlines the courses provided at various levels.
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For placement into English as a second language:
ESL Course-Level Practice Skills
Skills practiced:
Sentence to Paragraph Writing
Sentence writing
Basic verb tense usage
Preview to paragraph writing
Reading paragraphs
Demonstrating reading comprehension skills
Preview to responding to readings
Basic vocabulary and idioms
Group projects
Level 3A English Proficiency Score Range
TOEFL 0-44
IELTS 0-4.5
ITEP 0-2.9
Level 3A Writing Sample
Optional - 30 minute
Optional free writing
Skills practiced:
Paragraph to Essay Writing
Paragraph writing (using multiple rhetorical modes)
Integrating reading and writing skills
Advanced reading and comprehension skills
The EPE Exam with paragraph responses
Vocabulary and idioms practice in writing and speaking
Reading discussions and presentations
Level 4A English Proficiency Score Range
TOEFL 45-59
IELTS 5.0-5.5
ITEP 3.0-3.9
Level 4A Writing Sample
Optional - 30 minute
Optional free writing
Skills practiced:
Essay Writing
Essay writing (argument and a variety of rhetorical modes)
Article readings (from newspaper and magazines)
Reading college textbook excerpts
The EPE Exam with essay responses
Advanced vocabulary and learning word stems
Free reading assignments and reports to class
Level 5A English Proficiency Score Range
TOEFL 60+
IELTS 6.0+
ITEP 4.0+
Level 5A Writing Sample
Optional - 30 minute
Optional free writing
Skills practiced:
College Level Writing
Extensive college level writing (exposition, analysis, argument)
Advanced readings (fiction and nonfiction, article, novels, etc.)
Research techniques, research paper with bibliography
Sophisticated vocabulary
Formal presentations to class
ENGL 101 Proficiency Score Range
Two or more years of high school in the U.S. or at an English speaking country
Academic English course already passed at another U.S. college/university
ENGL 101 Writing Sample
Optional - 30 minute
Optional free writing
