1. How long are the classes?
Each course is 10 weeks long. Most classes meet for six hours per week; the Introduction to Computers course meets for three hours per week.
2. Who can take Basic English classes?
Anyone who wants to improve his or her English is welcome to take classes!
3. What’s the difference between Basic English and the credit ESL courses at Columbus State?
The Basic English classes are noncredit, which means they do not provide college credit. Also, the credit ESL courses are at a higher level than the Basic English courses.
4. I live in another country. Can I get a student visa to come to the U.S. to take Basic English?
Student visas (F-1 visas) are available only for credit coursework. For more information about International Student Admissions, go to: http://cscc.edu/Students/International/index.htm.
5. Can I use federal financial aid for Basic English classes?
No. Federal financial aid can be used only for credit courses.
6. I don’t have a job. Is there any way to take the courses for free or at a lower cost?
Sometimes we have special programs that allow eligible students to take classes for a reduced cost or for free. Ask our registration office when you contact them (614/287-5858).
7. Are there other costs in addition to the course fee?
Students need to purchase their course materials; this can be done at the Columbus State Discovery Exchange (the campus bookstore). The cost of books varies, but is usually around $30 - $40. Also, students who will be driving to campus will need a campus parking permit; this costs $25 and can be purchased at the time of registration.
8. If I need extra help, can I get a tutor?
Some instructors also do private tutoring outside of Columbus State. A list of private tutors with their hourly rates is available in the Language Institute office.
9. When are classes offered?
Most classes are available in the morning, in the evening and on the weekend.
Thursday, May 14, 2009
Important dates for 2009-2010
Spring Quarter 2009
• Registration begins: February 16, 2009
• Classes begin: Week of March 30, 2009
• Classes end: Week of June 1, 2009
Summer Quarter 2009
• Registration begins: April 27, 2009
• Classes begin: Week of June 29, 2009
• Classes end: Week of Aug. 31, 2009
Autumn Quarter 2009
• Registration begins: July 27, 2009
• Classes begin: Week of September 28, 2009
• Classes end: Week of November 30, 2009
Winter Quarter 2010
• Registration begins: October 26, 2009
• Classes begin: Week of January 4, 2010
• Classes end: Week of March 8, 2010
Spring Quarter 2010
• Registration begins: February 1, 2010
• Classes begin: Week of March 29, 2010
• Classes end: Week of May 31, 2010
• Registration begins: February 16, 2009
• Classes begin: Week of March 30, 2009
• Classes end: Week of June 1, 2009
Summer Quarter 2009
• Registration begins: April 27, 2009
• Classes begin: Week of June 29, 2009
• Classes end: Week of Aug. 31, 2009
Autumn Quarter 2009
• Registration begins: July 27, 2009
• Classes begin: Week of September 28, 2009
• Classes end: Week of November 30, 2009
Winter Quarter 2010
• Registration begins: October 26, 2009
• Classes begin: Week of January 4, 2010
• Classes end: Week of March 8, 2010
Spring Quarter 2010
• Registration begins: February 1, 2010
• Classes begin: Week of March 29, 2010
• Classes end: Week of May 31, 2010
The Language Institute Mission
To provide noncredit Basic English courses through open-enrollment courses, contracts and grant-funded programs.
To provide refugees and immigrants with a gateway to college, employment and successful and independent living.
To provide a point of contact and coordination within CSCC for noncredit instruction in ESL and other languages.
To be a resource for the community for information and instruction.
To provide refugees and immigrants with a gateway to college, employment and successful and independent living.
To provide a point of contact and coordination within CSCC for noncredit instruction in ESL and other languages.
To be a resource for the community for information and instruction.
What is the Basic English program?
The noncredit Basic English program at Columbus State began in 2000 in response to needs expressed by the College’s Admissions office and Modern Languages departments. The influx of refugees, particularly those from East African countries such as Somalia, Ethiopia and Kenya, had created a need for an ESL program that was more basic than the college-level (credit-bearing) developmental ESL program. Basic English was created to help refugee and immigrant students gain the language, literacy and cultural skills they needed to achieve their educational and career goals.
The Basic English program consists of a six-level series of core courses and a number of optional courses. Students take a placement test upon entering the program and take a test at the end of each level to determine if they have made the progress necessary to move to the next level of coursework.
Noncredit Basic English courses are presented in two ways. First, there are open-enrollment courses that take place on one of Columbus State’s campuses and at off-site locations, as needed. Also, specialized Basic English courses (e.g., workplace literacy for low-income immigrants/refugees) are frequently offered through grants or contract-funded programs.
Since 2000, there have been over 8,600 enrollments in the noncredit open-enrollment Basic English courses. When this number is added to the number who have taken basic English literacy courses that have been provided through grants and contracts, there have been nearly 10,000 enrollments over the past nine years.
The Basic English program consists of a six-level series of core courses and a number of optional courses. Students take a placement test upon entering the program and take a test at the end of each level to determine if they have made the progress necessary to move to the next level of coursework.
Noncredit Basic English courses are presented in two ways. First, there are open-enrollment courses that take place on one of Columbus State’s campuses and at off-site locations, as needed. Also, specialized Basic English courses (e.g., workplace literacy for low-income immigrants/refugees) are frequently offered through grants or contract-funded programs.
Since 2000, there have been over 8,600 enrollments in the noncredit open-enrollment Basic English courses. When this number is added to the number who have taken basic English literacy courses that have been provided through grants and contracts, there have been nearly 10,000 enrollments over the past nine years.
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