English as a Second Language (ESL) Placement

"English is not the first language I learned to speak and write"

New students who learned English as a second language, or who have completed English as a second language coursework in the past, must complete ESL placement before taking an English or math placement test.

Complete the following steps in order:  

Complete the ESL grammar test and schedule a writing assignment

On the day and time that you make your 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 30 minutes. Follow instructions carefully. 

Students do not come to the campus Testing Center to complete the ESL writing assignment. If you need to visit campus to use a computer, please visit a campus Technology Learning Center. 

Click on the link below to get started.  

Meet with an ESL evaluator

After you type your answers to questions in the writing assignment, send back the email with your answers. After we receive your typed answers, you will receive another email from the Testing Center with instructions to contact an ESL evaluator to complete the ESL placement process.

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.