- MLC provides intensive,high-quality instruction to non-native English speakers - Opportunity to interact and communicate with The University of Michigan, Eastern Michigan University and Washtenaw CC - Prompt application must be completed due to early closure - Courses that incorporate dynamic, interactive elements
National Mix
Nationalities of students include Asian, South American,European and other countries. The percentage may vary each month.
Conditional Admission
MLC students who are interested in attending an American university or college may meet with one of the directors or the assistant to the directors to discuss which university, college or school is appropriate for the student. The director or assistant to the directors will be happy to provide the students with web sites that the student should visit for more information. The MLC will not write nor submit applications for students. If there is a problem or a question about the admission procedure, one of the directors will contact the school, college or university. MLC students are fortunate that the Ann Arbor area offers many different educational opportunities. This gives them the opportunity to choose a university that is most suitable to their needs and abilities. The community college and state university system in Michigan is excellent. It offers MLC students a great number and variety of colleges and universities of all sizes, levels of competition, interest and cost. The MLC is adjacent to the very famous and prestigious University of Michigan. Of course, attendance at the University of Michigan is very competitive. For highly qualified students, it is a great opportunity to be educated at a world class university. Ann Arbor's Washtenaw Community College (WCC) offers a great opportunity for students to fulfill their academic requirements for the first two years of university study in a less competitive environment. In addition, WCC is less expensive than most four-year universities. Students who successfully complete two years of study at WCC have no difficulty transferring to a four-year university. There are also students at WCC who have already completed undergraduate programs in their own countries and decide to attend WCC for four months to a year in order to have academic experiences in English or for their personal enrichment. Some of these students begin attending WCC while they are still attending the Michigan Language Center. WCC offers a qualified MLC student a conditional letter of acceptance. In nearby Ypsilanti, Eastern Michigan University (EMU) offers a wide array of undergraduate and graduate programs. Some international students choose to study for second undergraduate degrees at EMU, other students transfer credits from their home country universities and other students attend graduate degree programs at EMU. Students who receive undergraduate degrees at Eastern Michigan University often continue their graduate academic studies at the University of Michigan. EMU is the most popular university for MLC students to attend because of the quality of education at EMU as well as its location. Many students continue to live in Ann Arbor while attending EMU. EMU offers a qualified MLC student a conditional letter of acceptance.
Michigan Language Center (MLC)About the
The mission of the Michigan Language Center (MLC) is to provide a high quality program of English as a Second Language to international students and to equip them with English language skills that they will need to enter US institutes of higher learning, utilize their English language skills in a work related situation and expand their English language communication skills so that they can interact with other English language speakers. The MLC's flexible curriculum allows for differences in students' language backgrounds and personal learning styles. The comfortable, friendly atmosphere of the MLC provides an optimum environment for efficiently learning English and for adjusting to American culture. The MLC encourages its students to participate in the academic and culturally rich university city of Ann Arbor by providing them with opportunities to meet students and residents and to utilize their language skills in a meaningful, communicative way.
The Beginning Level,The Intensive Intermediate Level,The Intensive Advanced Intermediate Level and Advanced level are normally a two or three term course respectively. Pronunciation class is no charge. In addition to the 20 hours of class time that a student attends, two special seminars are offered each term. Students may also participate in a conversation partner program. The seminars and the conversation partner program may add up to six more hours of English language training per week. There is no charge for these additional hours of English practice.The majority of students enter the Michigan Language Center at the Intermediate or Advanced Intermediate Level and enroll for three or four programs, each program lasting six weeks. If a beginning level student wanted to complete the most advanced level program, he or she would need to attend eight six-week programs.
Curriculum :
The Michigan Language Center offers Six-Week Intensive English Programs for beginning level to very advanced level students in four levels. A student may enroll for only one intensive program for six weeks or may enroll for as many as nine intensive programs, each lasting six weeks. A student enrolled in the Six-Week Intensive English program attends four classes or a minimum of 20 hours of class time per week. The maximum class size is usually 16 students; but the Advanced Level TOEFL Preparation Class may have up to 20 students. Enrollment in the Intensive English Program is open to students who are at least 17 years of age. If a student is younger than 17, he or she may be enrolled with the director's permission.These classes include an all-skills class which integrates the skills of speaking, listening, reading, writing and grammar, as well as elective classes which emphasize specific skill areas. Students may choose these classes based on their individual interests and needs. Some elective classes focus on the pre-academic needs of students who wish to attend an American university or college. Other classes focus on general English fluency for students who do not plan to attend an American college or university but who need to improve their English before returning to their own countries
Classroom Hour :
20 hours/week, Monday to Friday. Specific class schedule may vary for each level.
The Beginning Level,The Intensive Intermediate Level,The Intensive Advanced Intermediate Level and Advanced level are normally a two or three term course respectively. Pronunciation class is no charge. In addition to the 20 hours of class time that a student attends, two special seminars are offered each term. Students may also participate in a conversation partner program. The seminars and the conversation partner program may add up to six more hours of English language training per week. There is no charge for these additional hours of English practice.The majority of students enter the Michigan Language Center at the Intermediate or Advanced Intermediate Level and enroll for three or four programs, each program lasting six weeks. If a beginning level student wanted to complete the most advanced level program, he or she would need to attend eight six-week programs.
Curriculum :
The Michigan Language Center offers Six-Week Intensive English Programs for beginning level to very advanced level students in four levels. A student may enroll for only one intensive program for six weeks or may enroll for as many as nine intensive programs, each lasting six weeks. A student enrolled in the Six-Week Intensive English program attends four classes or a minimum of 20 hours of class time per week. The maximum class size is usually 16 students; but the Advanced Level TOEFL Preparation Class may have up to 20 students. Enrollment in the Intensive English Program is open to students who are at least 17 years of age. If a student is younger than 17, he or she may be enrolled with the director's permission.These classes include an all-skills class which integrates the skills of speaking, listening, reading, writing and grammar, as well as elective classes which emphasize specific skill areas. Students may choose these classes based on their individual interests and needs. Some elective classes focus on the pre-academic needs of students who wish to attend an American university or college. Other classes focus on general English fluency for students who do not plan to attend an American college or university but who need to improve their English before returning to their own countries
Classroom Hour :
20 hours/week, Monday to Friday. Specific class schedule may vary for each level.
Course Information
Class size
16 Students
Schedule
5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40 Weeks
Course Level
4 level
VISA Info
I-20 Issued Upon Request
Minimum age
17
Accommodation
Off-campus Residence
Qualification
N/A
Course Schedule
(2024Year schedule), has been finished. (2025Year schedule), has been updating
* Dates and Fees are approximate and may change without prior notice.
Location
Accommodation
University Towers is a safe, clean, comfortable student apartment building located a short distance from the Michigan Language Center and the center of the University of Michigan campus in the heart of the university area of Ann Arbor. Each apartment has 2, 3, or 4 bedrooms, 1 or 2 bathrooms, a living room, and a kitchen. A student who lives in a single bedroom has his/her own bedroom in a 2, 3, or 4-bedroom apartment. There are one or two other students in each of the other bedrooms and the students share the kitchen, the living room, and the bathroom. (There are a limited number of single rooms available.) A student who lives in a shared bedroom has another MLC student in his/her bedroom. There are one or two other students in each of the other bedrooms. The students share the kitchen, the living room, and the bathroom.
Surrounding Area
The Michigan Language Center is located in the center of Ann Arbor adjacent to the University of Michigan and the main shopping area. Center is located within walking distance of major points of interest and cultural activities. There's entertainment for everyone in Ann Arbor, a small, safe, comfortablee friendly city including variety of museums, theaters, libraries, restaurants, night clubs and music venues.
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