ESL

Learn English

English as a Second Language/
English Language Learners Program

(NOTE: To help verify future student identities, MATC charges a $2 processing fee on all applications. Learn more about this fee here.)

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To enroll in the ESL/ELL program, you will need to complete the following.

Step 1: Complete the Online MATC Admissions application form.

Step 2: Make an appointment to take the TABE Class-E test at any of the following assessment centers. This academic screening is required for course placement.

Downtown Campus - By Appointment Only
Room M428
assessment@matc.edu
414-297-6233

Mequon Campus - By Appointment Only
Room A110
mequontestingcenter@matc.edu
262-238-2326

Oak Creek Campus - By Appointment Only
Room A106
oakcreektestingcenter@matc.edu
414-571-4711 or 414-571-4631

West Allis Campus- By Appointment Only
Room 138
westtestingcenter@matc.edu
414-456-5492

Step 3: Email CommunityEd@matc.edu to make an appointment with an advisor to help you register for classes.

Program Goals

1. To prepare students for postsecondary courses and programs.
2. To help students learn English so they may function more effectively at work, at home and in the community. 

ESL/ELL students learn in a variety of ways: group, individualized, computer-assisted language learning, Weekend College and online. A student may choose courses in oral language development, vocabulary improvement, reading and writing skills, pre-employment English, and computer skills. They also can get help in preparing for citizenship. Outreach programs for business and industry are available as well.

Visit this link for more ESL information.  

Our Diverse Community

The department provides English language instruction to a linguistically diverse (more than 30 languages) and culturally diverse (50 countries) population. The student population comes from all educational and ethnic backgrounds. The program serves students living in Milwaukee.

Features and Services

• Six levels of instruction ranging from beginning literacy to advanced
• Day classes, evening classes and a Saturday morning workshop
• Short- or long-term programs
• Instruction in developing communication skills such as reading, writing and speaking
• Crossover instruction for technical programs
• Vocational ESL
• Computer-assisted instruction
• ESL classes at community-based organizations
• Online Instruction
• Field trips to acquaint students with the Milwaukee area
• Student organizations
• Academic advising

ESL/ELL Contacts

Downtown Milwaukee Campus
700 West State Street, Milwaukee
414-297-7343
eslmilw@matc.edu

Mequon Campus
5555 West Highand Avenue
262-238-2238
eslmequon@matc.edu

Oak Creek Campus
6665 South Howell Avenue
414-571-4503
esloakcreek@matc.edu

West Allis Campus
1200 South 71st Street
414-456-5409
eslwest@matc.edu 

Community Outreach Sites

English as a Second Language is offered at various community-based organizations (CBOs) in the Milwaukee area. Contact these sites for more information: