Dual Career Resources: English as a Second Language Resources
- Welcome
- Employment and Career Resources at U-M
- Other Area Colleges and Universities
- Major Employers
- Career Search Resources
- About Ann Arbor
- Dual Career Couples and the Job Search (PDF)
- English as a Second Language Resources
English As a Second Language Resources
The programs and online resources provided below are only a sample of the array of “English as a Second Language” resources available in a variety of public and private institutions. Including them on this list is not intended as an endorsement of quality.
University of Michigan
English Language Institute, University of Michigan
Offers over thirty one- and two-credit courses in English for Academic Purposes for nonnative speakers of English enrolled at, and visiting, the University of Michigan.
UM International Center
Listing of English as a second language classes in the Ann Arbor area.
U-M Family Housing English Language Program
The Northwood Community English Language Program offers English as a
Second Language instruction to residents of the University of
Michigan's Northwood housing community, as well as non-residents.
Classes for adults, school-aged children and teens, and preschool
children are offered throughout the year. Beginning, intermediate,
and advanced level courses are available.
Other colleges/universities
Eastern Michigan University (English as a Second Language)
An "English for Academic Purposes" program that seeks to empower non-native English speaking students with the language skills and academic strategies necessary to surmount challenges they will encounter in university courses.
Washtenaw Community College (English as a Second Language)
A complete program of courses to help students achieve the level of English proficiency they need for their own goals.
Private language firms
Michigan Language Center (309 South State Street)
English Communication Services (a division of the Accent Reduction Institute-- 212 N. Fourth Avenue)
An English as a Second Language (ESL) training company.
Other opportunities
International Neighbors
Offers friendship and understanding to women who have come to the Ann Arbor area from other countries, including a variety of interesting activities that make it possible for women to share their cultures and learn from each other.
Washtenaw Literacy
A volunteer-based organization providing free literacy instruction customized to the needs of adults throughout Washtenaw County.



