English for Speakers of Other Languages
(ESOL)
CRIS offers English language classroom instruction for adults in nine community
locations – all chosen for their convenience for refugees and immigrants.  
Morning, afternoon and evening classes are available.

Classes are taught by qualified native speakers of English and often with
assistance from volunteer Classroom Aides.   To inquire about becoming
Classroom Aide, please contact Mike McCaman (
mmccaman@cris-ohio.com) or
880-0114.
    To be eligible to enroll, a person must be one of the following:

  • a refugee who entered the United States within the past five years
  • an asylee who was granted asylum in the US within the past five years
  • part of a household with children under the age of 18 living at home
             and that is income-eligible under TANF guidelines
  • a pregnant woman income-eligible under TANF guidelines

    Those wishing to enroll should contact Mike McCaman at 4889 Sinclair Rd.,
    Suite 114, Columbus, OH, 43229 or by phone at 880-0114.             

CLASS SCHEDULES

Capital Park Apartments: 2150 Agler Road,
43224        
3:30 - 6:00 pm Monday - Thursday

FCDJFS Northeast Opportunity Center: 3443 Agler Road,
43224        
9:30 am - 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm Monday - Thursday

Southpark Apartments: 841 Greenfield Drive, 43223        
9:30 am - 12:00 pm Monday - Thursday

Waggoner Grove Apartments: 751 Chestnut Grove Drive,
43004        
10:00 am - 12:30 pm Monday - Thursday

Country Ridge Apartments: 5656 Farmhouse Lane, 43026        
9:00 am - 11:30 am Monday - Thursday

Ascension Lutheran Church: 1421 Morse Road, 43229       
10:00 am -12:30 pm Monday - Thursday

Capital Park Learning Center: 2144 Agler Road, 43224
2:30 - 5:00 PM Monday - Thursday

Emerald Glen Apartments, 930 Regentshire Lane, 43228
12:00 - 2:30 pm Monday - Thursday


NorthPointe Apartments: 4333 Chesford Road, 43224
3:30 - 6:00 pm Monday - Thursday
ESOL services are funded by the Dollar General Foundation and the Franklin County
Department of Job and Family Services
Enrollment