Columbus, Ohio is home to more than 75,000 Somali residents. Why such a high concentration? Somalis first began settling in Virginia, but due to the high cost of living and issues with finding work, they began to look elsewhere. Columbus, Ohio had a low cost of living and lots of factory jobs, so the Somalis began moving to Ohio. Somalis are known for tight-knit families and word eventually spread. The Somali population started coming to Ohio in the mid-90s and one of the largest challenges they still face today is the language barrier.
Affordable Language Services is a leading provider of Somali translations and Somali interpretation. While Somali is certainly not an uncommon language in Columbus, Ohio, it’s uncommon to find a qualified and trained Somali speaker.
One of the most common Somali-related services we provide are to schools in the Columbus-area providing Somali translation of school forms and documents. According to the Columbus City Schools website, nearly every school in Columbus has an ESL class just for its Somali students.
