ENGLISH TO SPEAKERS OF OTHER LANGUAGES (ESOL) CLASSES /COLUMBUS AREA

Summer 2006 SCHEDULE

Printed in June 2006

(Compiled by Vilvi Vannak, Media Center Coordinator at the Columbus Literacy Council, 614-221-5013)

This list is provided by the Columbus Literacy Council.

The following is a list of Columbus Area ESOL providers who have elected to have information about their services printed and distributed by the Columbus Literacy Council. Please report any additions or corrections to

Vilvi Vannak at 614-221-5013,ext. 219 or vvannak@columbusliteracy.org . The classes listed here are accurate to the best of our abilities. The Columbus Literacy Council is not responsible for any changes in the classes offered. Please check with the contact person before attending any class. To view this list on-line, visit our website at www.columbusliteracy.org, click on Resources, then go to Student Resources, and click on the link to ESOL providers.

Thank you.

Asian American Community Services (AACS) Contact: 220-4023

1990 Summitview Rd. 4100 N High St.

Dublin, OH 43016 Columbus, OH 43214

	Class Description	Class Time(s) and Location(s)	Starting & Ending Dates	Eligibility Criteria	Tuition	Other Notes
1	Conversation	Tuesdays 10-12 at 4100 N. High, room 301 43214			None, $10 fee for materials	No child care.
2	Intermediate (Speaking a little English)	Thursdays 10:00-12:00 at 4100 N. High, room 101			None, $5 fee for materials	No child care.
	Advanced (speaking more English)	Fridays 10-12			None, $5 fee for materials	No child care.

Cambodian Mutual Assistance Association (CMAA) Contact: 267-8899

787 E. Broad St. (Entrance at 19 South Monroe St.)

Columbus, OH 43205

Class Description	Class Time(s) and Location(s)	Starting & Ending Dates	Eligibility Criteria	Tuition	Other Notes
Beginning - Intermediate English	Monday Thursday 9:00AM-12:00PM 2100 Agler Rd. Rhema Center, 43224		Any new speakers of English Over 18 except F-1 Visa holders	None	Open enrollment Registration on-site or at 19 South Monroe St. Bring identification.

Capital University Contact: Call for appt. 236-6548 or 236-7102

Office of International Education

1 College and Main

Columbus, OH 43209

	Class Description	Class Time(s) and Location(s)	Starting & Ending Dates	Eligibility Criteria	Tuition	Other Notes
1	Part-time and Full-time ESL instruction available	Call for Class Schedule Classes held at Capital University (in Bexley, at Main and Drexel) Registration done for summer classes.	Eight-week sessions begin: Aug. 29, 2005 Oct. 24, 2005 Jan. 9, 2006 Mar. 13, 2006 May 15, 2006	No TOEFL required	20 hrs / week Part-time: $110/credit hour Full-time: 1 term $2,200	Basic, Intermediate, & Advanced Levels of Writing, Reading, Listening, & Speaking

Columbus Literacy Council Contact: 221-5013

195 N. Grant Ave.

Columbus, OH 43215

	Class Description	Class Time(s) and Location(s)	Starting & Ending Dates	Eligibility Criteria	Tuition	Other Notes
1	Beginning English	Monday and Wednesday mornings, Tuesday and Thursday evenings 195 N. Grant Ave. 43215	Ongoing	Adults, over 18 Permanent Residents	None for classes/ textbooks can be purchased or borrowed	New students need to register with the Columbus Literacy Council before starting classes. Only people who will stay in the USA permanently can come to class. People must be over 18 for all classes.
2	High beginning/ low intermediate	Tuesday and Thursday mornings 195 N. Grant Ave 43215	Ongoing	Adults, over 18 Permanent Residents	None for classes/ textbooks can be purchased	Same
3	Intermediate English	Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings, Monday and Wednesday evenings 195 N. Grant Ave. 43215	Ongoing	Adults, over 18 Permanent Residents	None for classes/ textbooks can be purchased	Same
4	Beginning - Intermediate English. Monday evenings conversation	Tuesday and Thursday mornings and Wednesday evenings. And Monday evenings conversation. At Northern Lights Public Library, 4093 Cleveland Ave., 43224	Ongoing	Adults, over 18	None for classes/ textbooks can be purchased	Registration takes place at this location.
5	Beginning- Intermediate English	Monday and Wednesday mornings or Tuesday and Thursday evenings. Located at Livingston Library 3434 E. Livingston Ave. 43227	Ongoing	Adults, over 18	None for classes/ textbooks can be purchased	New students need to register with CLC before starting classes.
6	Computer class for all ESOL students at the Columbus Literacy Council.	Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays all day and Fridays mornings and afternoons. 195 N. Grant Ave. 43215	Ongoing	Only people registered at the Columbus Literacy Council. Call for time.		New students need to register with CLC before starting classes.
7	Beginning- Intermediate English	Tuesdays and Thursdays afternoons, or Mondays and Wednesdays evenings. At the Hilltop Library, 511 S. Hague Ave. 43204	On-going	Adults, over 18	None for classes/ textbooks can be purchased

Columbus State Community College

Contact: Admissions Office at 614-287-2669 or 287- 2074

550 E. Spring St. Amy Burrell at 287- 2671 Columbus, OH 43215

	Class Description	Class Time(s) and Location(s)	Starting & Ending Dates	Eligibility Criteria	Tuition	Other Notes
1	A sequence of English as a Second Language classes is available	Refer to website for quarterly schedule: www.cscc.edu	Four quarters/ year: Autumn, Winter, Spring, Summer	New students must complete an application, take a placement test, and attend an orientation	$ 73 per credit hour for students with in-state residency status $10 registration fee is added to tuition statement after student has scheduled classes Please see website for financial aid deadlines: www.cscc.edu	U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents (I-94, green cards, refugees) Please call: 287-2669 for application *Visa holders and those with pending cases in immigration call for a Non-Immigrant application: 287-2074
2	Beginning ESL, Computers for ESL speakers, Basic Communication, and Citizenship Preparation classes.	Call Dr. Tara Narcros at 287-3983 for details.	Classes start at various times.	Anyone can come, a pre-course test determines course placement. This test costs $3.00	Citizenship, Basic English, Intensive English, Computer class, and Basic Communication prices vary. Call for details.	Call Dr. Tara Narcros at 287-3983 for details.

Community Refugee and Immigration Services (CRIS)

Contact: Gretchen Stranges 840-9634

3624 Bexvie Ave./ 3000 W. Broad St., Cols., OH 43204

Columbus, OH 43227

	Class Description	Class Time(s) and Location(s)	Starting & Ending Dates	Eligibility Criteria	Tuition	Other Notes
1	Basic- Beginning Level	Monday-Thursday 9:30AM- 12:00 noon Southpark Apartments 841 Greenfield Ave., 43223	Ongoing New students should call 840-9634 for intake and ask for Gretchen	Refugees and asylees	None	Students must bring their I-94, letter granting asylum, or Green Card and social security card to intake. In addition, bring minor childrens and spouses social security card. Also, they need to have proof of household income, either in the form of a pay stub or a printout from the welfare office.
2	Basic- Beginning Level	Monday-Thursday 10:00AM-12:30noon Lincoln Park 1755 S. 20^th St., 43207	Same	Refugees and asylees	None	Same
3	Basic- Beginning Level	Monday-Thursday 9:00AM-11:30 Riverpointe Apts. 777 Avonia Dr. Columbus, 43228	Same	Refugees and asylees	None	Same
4	Basic- Beginning Level	Monday-Thursday 10:45AM-1:15PM N.E. Opportunity Center 3443 Agler Rd. 43219	Same	Refugees and asylees	None	Same
5	Basic- Beginning Level	Monday-Thursday 3:30-6:00PM Capital Park Apartment 2150 Agler Rd., 43224	Same	Refugees and asylees	None	Same
6	Basic- Beginning Level	Monday-Thursday 10:00AM-12:30 Waggoner Grove Apts. 751 Chestnut Grove Dr. Blacklick, OH 43004	Same	Refugees and asylees	None	Same

Franklin County Department of Human Services 719-8719

North Opportunity Center

345. 5^th Ave.

Columbus, OH 43201

	Class Description	Class Time(s) and Location(s)	Starting & Ending Dates	Eligibility Criteria	Tuition	Other Notes
1	All-Levels	Monday-Friday 11am-1pm	Ongoing	Persons receiving public assistance (food stamps, Title 20, Medicaid, Healthy Start, etc.) or who are eligible for PRC (income at 185% of poverty level). Casemanager arranges for class attendance.	None	Child care available to clients receiving public assistance

Franklin University

Contact: Kristen Yanchak, Asst. Director of Intl. Student Services

201 S. Grant Ave 614-341-6256

Columbus, OH 43215

Class Description	Class Time(s) and Location(s)	Starting & Ending Dates	Eligibility Criteria	Tuition	Other Notes
ESL course sequence available: Intermediate-Advanced	Monday Friday 10:40AM-12:30PM and 3:40- 4:30PM Monday-Friday 1:30-3:10PM 201 S. Grant Ave. (downtown campus)	Semesters: Fall: -Sept- Dec Register by July 1 Winter: -Jan-April Register by Nov. 1 Summer: April- August Register by March 1	A TOEFL score of 430 or higher is required for entrance, or students in the country can take a free English placement test.	$244 per credit hour; College credit will be earned at the advanced level.	A free placement test will determine the starting level. Students have the option of adding 1 undergrad course while in ESL.

International Neighborhood Coffee Hour Mary Riley 294-6333 (church)

University Baptist Church or 291-8337 (home)

50 West Lane Ave. or Genevieve Peterson at 885-1622 Columbus, OH 43201

	Class Description	Class Time(s) and Location(s)	Starting & Ending Dates	Eligibility Criteria	Tuition	Other Notes
1	Beginning to Advanced (including TOEFL preparation) small group classes	Small Group Classes Wednesdays 9:15-11:15 AM 50 West Lane Ave.	June 22, July 6 and 20, and August 3	Women only; children may accompany	None	Separate, concurrent activities for children during school vacations K through 6^th grade. Come at 9:00AM on Wednesday to register; group placement based on English level, interest and space availability. Parking at 31 W. Norwich Ave.

Kaplan Educational Centers Contact: 614-294-7035 or 1-800-KAP-TEST

1778 N. High St.

Columbus, OH 43201

	Class Description	Class Time(s) and Location(s)	Starting & Ending Dates	Eligibility Criteria	Tuition	Other Notes
1	TOEFL And Academic English	Monday-Friday 1:30-4:30PM	Classes: 4 weeks, 8 weeks, 12 weeks, or 16 week	Successful completion of entrance test determines length of program. Must have base knowledge of English	$1000/one month $2000/ two months $2600/ three months $3400 for 16 weeks $110 application Tuition based upon program	I-20 offered for F-1 eligibility VCRs, audio tapes, practice TOEFL tests, and computerized TOEFL tests available Books included in course fee

Lane Avenue Baptist Church Contact: Church office 614-488-7709

1610 West Lane Ave.

Columbus, OH 43221

	Class Description	Class Time(s) and Location(s)	Starting & Ending Dates	Eligibility Criteria	Tuition	Other Notes
1	Open Conversation and All Levels	Sunday mornings 9:00AM-9:30AM	Ongoing	None	None for class Texts may be purchased	Enter anytime; just walk in. Child care available. Limited transportation; call in advance.
2	Conversational English. 3 levels divided; beginning, intermediate, and advanced	9:30-10:30AM Conversation	Ongoing	None	None for class Texts may be purchased	Enter anytime; just walk in. Child care available. Limited transportation; call in advance.
3	Bible study	10:30AM	Ongoing	None	None for class Texts may be purchased	Same

Leo Yassenoff Jewish Community Center Yass Benice 231-2731 ext.202

1125 College Avenue

Columbus, OH 43209

	Class Description	Class Time(s) and Location(s)	Starting & Ending Dates	Eligibility Criteria	Tuition	Other Notes
1	Beginning English	Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday 1:00-3:30PM 1125 College Ave.	Ongoing	Adults, Refugees, Legal Immigrants, or visitors	None	Child care may be available
2	Advanced Beginning/ Low Intermediate	Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday 1:00-3:30PM 1125 College Ave.	Ongoing	Adults, Refugees, Legal Immigrants, or visitors	None	Child care may be available
3	Intermediate English	Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday 1:00 3:30PM 1125 College Ave.	Ongoing	Adults, Refugees, Legal Immigrants, or visitors	None	Child care may be available
4	High Intermediate	Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday 1:00-3:30PM 1125 College Ave.	Ongoing	Adults, Refugees, Legal Immigrants, or visitors	None	Child care may be available
5	Conversation class Intermediate and above	Wednesday 3:30-5:00PM 1125 College Ave.	Ongoing	Adults, Refugees, Legal Immigrants, or visitors	None	Child care may be available
6	Conversation Advanced and Above	Tuesdays 5:00-7:00 PM 1125 College Ave.	Ongoing	Adults, Refugees, Legal Immigrants, or visitors	None	Schedule changes every quarter. Call for times.
7	High Beginning/ Low Intermediate	6:30-8:30PM Thursdays 1125 College Ave.	Ongoing	Adults, Refugees, Legal Immigrants, or visitors	None	Child care may be available
8	Citizenship Preparation	Mondays 7-9PM -OR- Fridays 9-11AM 1125 College Ave.	20 week sessions; call for more information	Legal US resident for at least four years	None	No child care

Maize Road Baptist Church (614) 262-9890, Jan Castle (614) 436-1873

4251 Maize Rd.

Columbus, OH 43224

	Class Description	Class Time(s) and Location(s)	Starting & Ending Dates	Eligibility Criteria	Tuition	Other Notes
1	Beginning and Intermediate offered	Sunday mornings at Maize Road Baptist Church	On-going	All	None	Separate activities for children

Ohio State University

American Language Program (ALP) Contact: Louis Holschuh 614-292-1364

The Ohio State University

1945 N. High St.

Columbus, OH 43210

Class Description	Class Time(s) and Location(s)	Starting &