Language Institute

Columbus State's Language Institute offers low-cost non-credit Basic ESL classes for beginning to high intermediate English learners. These courses help English learners improve their English language and literacy skills.

Core courses teach grammar, reading, writing, listening, and speaking together in the same course.

Program Streams

Basic ESL Courses
TESOL
Workplace BESL

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Contact Us

For registration information, contact:
Phone: (614) 287-5858
En español (614) 287-3929
Email: cewdreg@cscc.edu

For questions about English classes, contact:
Email: langinst@cscc.edu

Address

Phillips Hall, Room 103, 1st Floor (On the campus of Franklin University)
303 S. Grant Ave.
Columbus, Ohio 43215

Google Directions to 303 S. Grant Ave.

Office Hours

Our hours change frequently. Please check our Non-Credit Registration Office Calendar for specific dates and times.

Monday - Thursday 8am-5pm

Friday 8am - 4pm

Lunch 1-2pm: Closed

During Basic ESL Placement Testing:
Monday - Thursday - 9am - 6pm

Office Calendar

Non-Credit Registration Office Calendar October 2026
Non-Credit Registration Office Calendar November 2026

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