South Carolina: ELL Resources

In 2022, South Carolina’s schools were home to nearly 66,719 English language learners. In recent years, the most common five languages spoken by ELLs in South Carolina have been Spanish, Russian, Vietnamese, Chinese, and Arabic. (U.S. Dept. of Education, National Center for Education Statistics)

Note: For additional state-by-state data and information, see New America's English Learner Accountability Hub.

State ELL Resources

South Carolina Department of Education

State ELL Website: Title III and ESOL Resources
Multilingual Certifications: Seal of Biliteracy

Related Resources

NCELA: Title III Information
WIDA Contact Information: South Carolina

Statewide Organizations

Note: Regulations change with time. These guidelines were compiled in January of 2012 and updated in May 2022. If you see something that needs updating, please send an e-mail to Colorín Colorado. For more detailed information regarding ELL guidelines and policies at the state and federal levels, please see the following: