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English for Speakers of Other Languages 

Aspire LogoEnglish for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) classes are for adult, non-native speakers. ESOL classes are FREE, but students must attend orientation and complete a placement assessment to enroll in class.

We offer beginning, intermediate and advanced classes. Learn to speak, listen, read and write in English.  Improve your English to prepare for college or get a better job.

Program Overview


Cost: FREE
(Students must attend orientation and complete a placement assessment to enroll in class.)

Location: Northeast Accelerated Training Center
Suite 100
7795 Walton Pkwy
New Albany, OH 43054

Class options are assigned based on assessment level:

Monday and Wednesday
10:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M.

Monday and Wednesday
or
Tuesday and Thursday
5:30 P.M. - 8:30 P.M.

Saturday only
10:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M.

 

SmartRide New Albany: Blue Route, Exit CVG / Red Roof Inn

Program Benefits

  • Day and evening classes
  • Multiple levels available
  • Free for eligible students
  • Gain confidence communicating in English.

 

Participation Requirements

  • Students MUST attend an orientation session to enroll in class.
  • Students must be 19 years of age or older.
  • Students who are 16, 17, or 18 years of age
    must have either received a high school
    diploma or equivalent or have officially
    withdrawn from high school. Proof must be provided at orientation.
  • Students must bring official form of ID to orientation.
  • Students must NOT have an F-1 Visa.
  • No childcare is available, and no children are permitted at orientation or in classes. 

Next Steps

1.  To express your interest in the ESOL program, please complete an interest form. 

ESOL Interest Form

2.  A Columbus State Community College staff member will then send an email with registration information and provide details about upcoming orientation sessions as seats become available.

3.  You will be asked to provide one (1) form of identification that includes your full name and date of birth.

4.  Once you receive an email confirmation, you will be invited to attend an in-person orientation session and complete placement testing. 

 

Important Note:

Due to the high demand of this program, seats are limited for the orientation session and ESOL classes. Completing the interest form does not guarantee a seat at the orientation session or ESOL classes. If there is no availability but you are interested in attending a future orientation session or ESOL class, your information will be added to a waitlist.

Orientation Information:

To be admitted into the ESOL program, students must attend AND complete a one-day orientation session.

Please choose 1 of the following orientation dates to attend after you have completed the Interest form.

Monday, February 3 

 6:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M.

Wednesday, February 5

 10:00 A.M. - 2:30 P.M.

Saturday, February 8

 10:00 A.M. - 2:30 P.M.

                                                                                                     

Contact Us or Register in Person 

Northeast Accelerated Training Center
Aspire ESOL Program
7795 Walton Pkwy, New Albany, OH 43054
Suite 100
Phone: 614-287-2471
Email: aspire@cscc.edu

Operating Hours 

  • Monday (9 A.M. - 4 P.M.) 
  • Wednesday (9 A.M. - 4 P.M.) 
  • Friday (9 A.M. - 4 P.M.)                                                                                                                                                   

Looking for Basic English Courses at our Columbus Campus? Visit the Language Institute at Columbus State