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Welcome to the ESL Center at Kent State University. The ESL Center offers several programs
that provide "intensive" English language instruction to international students who want to enter
American universities or learn English for personal or professional reasons. The ESL Center
welcomes individuals or groups who are interested in special programs of study. The ESL Center's
goal is to help students learn to communicate and study effectively in English and to gain a greater
understanding of American culture. The ESL Center is committed to academic excellence through
flexibility in program design. All courses are available at various proficiency levels to insure that
students receive the best English training possible. All classes are taught by experienced

instructors holding a Masters or Doctorate degree in English, Applied Linguistics or Teaching of
English as a Second Language.

The ESL Center at Kent State University is located in Kent, Ohio just 45 minutes south of
Cleveland and 15 minutes east of Akron. Kent State University has a current enrollment of 23,000
students on the Kent Campus and Kent city has an approximate population of 30,000 people.
Within the Northeast region, one can enjoy the Cleveland Orchestra, Ohio Ballet, art galleries,
museums, hiking trails, parks and skiing. Also, please note that Ohio has four seasons!