{"id":12,"date":"2013-10-11T22:29:57","date_gmt":"2013-10-11T16:29:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/template\/?page_id=12"},"modified":"2026-04-16T12:17:39","modified_gmt":"2026-04-16T17:17:39","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/english-language-academy\/","title":{"rendered":"Home"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"uwm-p-banner\"><div class=\"uwm-p-banner--single\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/english-language-academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/301\/2025\/02\/banner-ela-home-1.jpg\" alt=\"Milwaukee skyline\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1500\" height=\"400\" \/><div class=\"uwm-p-banner--gradient\"><\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-banner--content uwm-u-flex uwm-u-flex--column uwm-u-flex--center-y uwm-u-text--center\"><h2>Improve Your English in Milwaukee<\/h2><p>51ÁÔÆæ has 23,104 students from 83 countries and is one of America\u2019s top research universities.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"uwm-u-py-80\"><div class=\"uwm-l-container--base uwm-l-container--overflow-hidden\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center size-h2 uwm-u-mb-60 heading-separator uwm-u-text--center\" id=\"h-english-language-academy-ela-program-options\">English Language Academy (ELA) Program Options<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">The English Language Academy (ELA) at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (51ÁÔÆæ) is here to help you build confidence and reach your academic and personal goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">We offer academic English courses designed to support multilingual students pursuing their degree at 51ÁÔÆæ. Looking for something shorter? Our summer program combines interactive English classes with hands-on workshops and local site visits \u2014 perfect for experiential learners who want to connect with the 51ÁÔÆæ community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-which-program-is-right-for-you\"><strong>Which program is right for you?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-row uwm-l-row--6\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading uwm-u-border--bottom uwm-u-pb-30 size-h3\" id=\"h-english-for-academic-purposes-eap\">English for Academic Purposes (EAP)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading uwm-u-mt-0 size-h5\" id=\"h-for-multilingual-students-admitted-to-uwm\">For multilingual students admitted to 51ÁÔÆæ<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Our academic English courses are designed for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>International students admitted to 51ÁÔÆæ<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Domestic students whose first language is not English<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These courses help you develop the academic English skills you need to succeed in college.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Our academic English courses are open to all students \u2014 international and domestic \u2014 who want to build confidence and strengthen their English skills. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Some international students may be required to take EAP courses, depending on their admission type. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All EAP courses are credit-bearing and count toward your 51ÁÔÆæ degree.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Are our academic English courses right for you?<\/strong><br>Discover how these academic English courses can support your success at 51ÁÔÆæ.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-u-flex uwm-u-flex--wrap uwm-u-flex--left\">\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-u-mr-20 uwm-u-mb-20\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/english-language-academy\/programs\/english-for-academic-purposes\/\" rel=\"\">EAP Courses<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading uwm-u-border--bottom uwm-u-pb-30 size-h3\" id=\"h-summer-language-and-culture-plus-program\">Summer Language and Culture PLUS Program<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Improve your English. Experience American culture.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Join the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee\u2019s two-week, non-credit Summer Language and Culture PLUS program. Designed for international participants, this program helps you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Build confidence in English <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Learn through hands-on, immersive cultural experiences<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose your focus from four content areas: STEM, Business, Digital Design &amp; Fabrication\/Art, or U.S. Culture<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why 51ÁÔÆæ?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is a top-tier <a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/advance\/uwm-earns-prestigious-r1-research-status-for-a-fourth-time\/\">R1 research university <\/a>in the heart of Milwaukee, Wisconsin.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Participants will not only improve their English proficiency but also experience life in the American Midwest.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Milwaukee is a diverse, mid-sized city on the shores of Lake Michigan, just 90 miles north of Chicago.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Known for its rich history, vibrant arts scene, and scenic lakefront, the city provides the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitmilwaukee.org\/?gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=19580935907&amp;gbraid=0AAAAApOcIry8KlbMik2eJ72u9WjJgEgQK&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjwkYLPBhC3ARIsAIyHi3RNw3qYaByzdQTYCHnfVbzCvCUzUf0vUvmOAausFHtJlILY9WcLA3IaArA8EALw_wcB\">perfect environment for language and cultural learning<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-u-flex uwm-u-flex--wrap uwm-u-flex--left\">\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-u-mr-20 uwm-u-mb-20\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/english-language-academy\/programs\/summer-language-and-culture-program\/\" rel=\"\">Summer Language &amp; Culture PLUS Program Details<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"uwm-bg-gray uwm-u-py-80\"><div class=\"uwm-l-container--base uwm-l-container--overflow-hidden\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-row uwm-l-row--6\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading heading-separator\" id=\"h-about-us\">About Us<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The English Language Academy (ELA) is proud to be part of the <a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/\">University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee<\/a> (51ÁÔÆæ) \u2014 a vibrant, internationally diverse campus community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Situated on the urban East Side of Milwaukee, the campus overlooks Lake Michigan and is just 1.5 hours from Chicago. Students enjoy easy access to restaurants, shops, parks, museums, theaters, and the zoo \u2014 plus world-class events like the world&#8217;s largest music festival and a variety of lakefront ethnic festivals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>ELA students are encouraged to take full advantage of campus life, including recreational sports, free admission to university sporting events, interest clubs, and campus events. 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