Cuyahoga Community College

The English as a Second Language (ESL) program at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C) is the largest college-credit ESL program in the state of Ohio. We serve students on temporary visas, immigrants from all over the world, and native-born U.S. citizens whose first language is not English. Whether you have an advanced degree from your own country and need English proficiency to continue your profession, or you are a new college student, Tri-C's ESL courses will prepare you to participate more fully in your college and professional life.

Students in the Tri-C ESL program have access to the latest technologies including grammar software, MP3 players, and state-of the-art Sony recording software. Also, advanced speaking students can participate in our acclaimed Folktales Project. The ESL program offers numerous opportunities for campus involvement including multicultural / international clubs, conversation connection/conversation partners, picnics, and field trips. All activities provide opportunities for ESL and non-ESL students and faculty to celebrate the wealth of cultures in the Tri-C community.

Cuyahoga Community College operates a multi-campus college district in Northeast Ohio. With Cuyahoga County as its primary service area, Tri-C serves Cleveland and the surrounding communities. The major campuses include: the Eastern Campus in Highland Hills, the Metropolitan Campus of downtown Cleveland, the Western Campus in Parma Heights, and a new satellite facility in Westlake, Ohio. Tri-C houses its district administrative services at a separate location in Cleveland.