Cuyahoga Community CollegeEnglish as a Second Language (ESL) Placement
"I am a new student and English is my second spoken or written language"
Step 1 - Complete ESL Test Prep
Log into my Tri-C space using your S-number and password.
- Choose your New Student (Student) tab
- Scroll down to the Placement Testing section
- Choose English as a Second Language (ESL) Placement Prep
- Complete the prep module to help you prepare for the placement test
Step 2 - Complete ESL Grammar Test & Schedule Your Writing Assignment
Log into my Tri-C space using your S-number and password.
- Choose your New Student (Student) tab
- Scroll down to the Placement Testing section
- Select English as a Second Language (ESL) Placement Test
- Complete the English Grammar test and schedule an appointment to complete a writing assignment
Step 3 - Complete Your Writing Assignment
On the day and time of your selected appointment, you will receive an email from the Testing Center with instructions to complete the writing assignment. The writing assignment has a time limit of 20 minutes.
Step 4 - Appointment with ESL evaluator
After you submit your writing assignment, you will receive instructions on how to make an appointment with an ESL faculty evaluator. The ESL faculty evaluator will review your results with you and recommend a course placement.
Learn more about the ESL program
Click the link below to learn more about the English as a Second Language (ESL) program at Tri-C.