Local Classes, Tutoring and Test Centers

Vicki Dixon, Selector Librarian

At the Library

Classes, Tutoring and Test Centers

At the Library

Tours and Facilities

The Farmington Community Library gives tours to classes and community organizations that serve English as a Second Language students and Adult New Readers.

Topics covered in the presentations and Library tours generally include: Using the Library, Getting a Library Card, our ESL Collection, and Introduction to Library Materials and Services.

Call the Main Library at (248) 553•0300 to arrange for a tour. Tutoring rooms are available during Library hours, and are located in Adult Services at the Main Library.

Conversation Groups

Join other residents to practice your spoken English in a comfortable, informal setting. Main Library: Tuesdays at 1:30 p.m. in Conference Room A on the Mezzanine.(No registration is required.)

Classes, Tutoring and Test Centers

ETS Test of English As A Foreign Language Services ETS Corporate Headquarters Rosedale Road, Princeton, NJ 08541 (609) 921•9000	The Library receives a free bulletin from ETS that includes TOEFL registration and test centers in the U.S.

English As A Second Language Orchard Ridge Campus 27055 Orchard Lake Road Farmington Hills 48334 (248) 552•3672.	English as a 2nd Language provides language courses and programs for individuals learning English as a Second Language.
English Language Institute Wayne State University 351 Manoogian Hall Detroit MI 48202 (313) 577•2729	The English Language Institute (ELI) of Wayne State University specializes exclusively in teaching English communication, cultural orientation, and academic preparation skills to non-native speakers of English from all over the world. Call for registration times and fees.

Farmington Public Schools Farmington Adult and Community Education 30415 Shiawassee Farmington, MI 48336 (248) 489•3333	Farmington Adult and Community Education offers daytime and evening classes free-of-charge in Adult Basic Education and English as a Second Language. Adult Basic Education classes offer assistance in the areas of math, language and reading. English as a Second Language classes offer a full range of topics including preparation for the TOEFL Exam.
International Institute of Metropolitan Detroit, Inc. 111 East Kirby Detroit, MI 48202 (313) 871•8600.	The Institute serves people who have just arrived in America or Metro Detroit. The Institute offers: English Language classes, citizenship classes, counseling, job counseling, translators and interpreters, consultations and referrals on ethnic matters and international language classes.

MTELP (Michigan Test of English Language Proficiency) OCC Orchard Ridge Campus 27055 Orchard Lake Road Farmington Hills, MI 48334 (248) 341•2000.	The MTELP is administered by OCC to students whose primary language is not English. The test ensures accurate placement for college classes. Click on the Web site for information about the test and further information.
MMCC (Multicultural/Multiracial Community Councily) Longacre House 24705 Farmington Road Farmington Hills, MI 48336 (248) 871•2512.	The Farmington/Farmington Hills Multicultural Multiracial Community Council recognizes that all people are integral to the community's health, harmony, and successful future. We explore and celebrate our differences and embrace our commonalities..
Oakland Community College ESL 27055 Orchard Lake Road Farmington Hills, MI 48334 (248) 522•2590.	English as a Second Language courses are offered at four OCC campuses: Royal Oak, Southfield, Auburn Hills and Farmington Hills (Orchard Ridge). These courses help prepare students to be successful in other academic courses. Four levels of combined writing/reading courses, four levels of combined grammar/listening courses, and two levels of speaking courses are offered. These are credit courses that follow the semester plan. In addition, two campuses also offer a lower level, non-credit course—the Bridge Class—for students who are not ready for the lowest level of the credit program.

Oakland Literacy Council 17 South Saginaw Pontiac, MI 48342 (248) 253•1617.	The Oakland Literacy Council offers free tutoring to students and adults in Oakland County. Weekly tutoring sessions are offered to teach reading, writing, spelling, and conversational English.
TOEFL Preparation Workshops Schoolcraft College 18600 Haggerty Livonia, MI 48152 (734) 462•4400.	The Test Preparation Workshop includes 8 sessions - 24 hours of classroom time. The Workshop also includes a textbook, audio cassette and CD-ROM with practice tests. Call for registration times and fees. Schoolcraft also offers spoken academic communication classes.
U. of M English Language Institute 500 E. Washington St. Ann Arbor, MI 48104-2028 (734) 764•2413.	The English Language Institute was established in 1941 as the first English language research and teaching program of its kind in the United States. Since its founding, the ELI has become a leader in language teaching, learning, and assessment, in applied linguistics research, and in teacher education at the University of Michigan and throughout the world.
U.S. Citizenship & Immgration Services Study Materials for the Naturalization Test.	During your naturalization eligibility interview, a USCIS officer will test your ability to read, write, and speak English (unless you are exempt from the English requirements). You will also be given a civics test in English (to test your knowledge and understanding of U.S. history and government) unless you are exempt. Even if exempt from the English test, you will need to take the civics test unless you qualify for a waiver. You may also be eligible to take the civics test in your native language with the assistance of an interpreter if you qualify.
WSU English Language Institute (Oakland Center) 33737 West 12 Mile Road Farmington Hills, MI 48331 (313) 577•2729.	Home \| About Our Library \| Contact Us 32737 W. 12 Mile Road \| Farmington Hills, MI 48334 (248) 553•0300 (V) \| (248) 553•3228 (F)