English Language Classes
University of Michigan
English Language Institute*
555 S. Forest Avenue
Ann Arbor, MI 48104-2584
Classes, conversation circles, and many other services.
*Open to members of the U-M community only
Other English Language Classes and Conversation Groups
- Access International
- Ann Arbor Public Schools
- Community Education and Recreation
- Eastern Michigan University
- English-ESL Classes
- International Neighbors (Conversation Groups for members only)
- Language Link
- Michigan Language Center
- Washtenaw Community College
- Washtenaw Literacy
- Ypsilanti Public Schools
Hobbies
Topics included in this section are Arts and Crafts, Health, Nature and Gardening, Music, and Dance.
Arts and Crafts
Local organizations in Ann Arbor that offer a variety of courses in arts and crafts. Fees vary.
- Ann Arbor Arts Center
- Ann Arbor Potters Guild
- The Bead Gallery of Ann Arbor
- Findings (Beading and Jewelry Making)
- Hollander's School of Book and Paper Arts
- Mosaic Sphere Studio
- Yourist Studio Gallery (Pottery)
Health
Washtenaw County Chapter of the American Red Cross
Nature and Gardening
U-M Matthaei Botanical Gardens and Nichols Arboretum
1800 North Dixboro Road
734.647.7600
Music
Below is a list of local organizations that offer music lessons. For more information or private businesses that offer lessons please see the Yellow Pages.
Dance
Local organizations that offer dance lessons are listed below. For more information or private businesses that offer lessons please see the local Yellow Pages.
- U-M Argentine Tango Club
- U-M Ballroom Dance Club
- U-M Salsa Rueda Club
- Israeli Dancing
- Swing Ann Arbor
Other Classes
The organizations below offer classes in a wide range of activities and interests ranging from fitness activities, to English classes, to children's camps, to knitting. If a particular area of interest was not mentioned above, the following sources may have more information on the activities/interests.
- U-M Health System
- Ann Arbor Public Schools
- Ann Arbor YMCA
- Life Long Learning at Washtenaw Community College
Institutions of Higher Learning
Besides the University of Michigan, the Ann Arbor area has several other colleges and universities:
- Ave Maria College and Ave Maria School of Law - Private university which has limited bachelor degree classes and a law program.
- Cleary University - Private university that offers English composition and business classes.
- Concordia University - Private university with a wide variety of academic curriculum. Also has the School of Adult and Continuing Education.
- Eastern Michigan University - State university with extensive academic curriculum. Also offers English as a Second Language classes.
- Washtenaw Community College - Two-year college with extensive credit and non-credit courses. Classes in more than 120 areas, including English as a Second Language.