English for Academic Purposes ESL courses are designed for advanced (C2) ESL students who wish to further develop their academic skills and understanding of US culture in preparation for admission to or study in US colleges and universities.
English For Academic Purposes Courses:
TOEFL iBT Preparation
Understanding US Culture
Academic Writing from Sources
Critical Reading and Thinking Skills in English: US Fiction
Critical Reading and Thinking in English: US Nonfiction
IELTS Test Preparation
To take English for Academic Purposes (ESL) courses, students must complete ESL060 Advanced Grammar, Reading, Listening and Speaking, and Writing courses or earn a minimum total score of C2 Advanced on the Michigan EPT.
Provide non-native speakers of English with the English language, academic, and cultural skills that will enable them to further their education in U.S. colleges or universities and/or gain employment in their native countries or the U.S.
Campus:
Study format:
Start date:
Chicago, IL Downtown Campus
On Campus
09/14/2025
Accreditation
The Midwestern Career College English as a Second Language Program is accredited by the Commission on English Language Program Accreditation for the period August 2018 through August 2033 and agrees to uphold the CEA Standards for English Language Programs and Institutions. CEA is recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education as a nationally recognized accrediting agency for English language programs and institutions in the U.S. For further information about this accreditation, please contact CEA, 1001 N. Fairfax Street, Suite 630, Alexandria, VA 22314, (703) 665-3400, www.cea-accredit.org.
These courses are not accredited by the Commission of the Council on Occupational Education and do not qualify for Title IV financial aid assistance.
English for Academic Purposes Objectives
The overall goals of these courses are to help students to:
Understand and annotate college-level texts.
Recognize typical lecture structures and learn systems for lecture notetaking.
Find reliable sources of information and cite them correctly.
Organize, write, and edit research-based reports.
Practice answering the types of questions typically asked on English-language proficiency exams.
Learn the origins of shared US cultural values and systems of government.
Why MCC’s ESL Program Earns Accreditation and Trust
The English as a Second Language (ESL) Program at Midwestern Career College is accredited by the Commission on English Language Program Accreditation (CEA), which promotes excellence in the field of English language administration and teaching by advancing widely-held standards to promote student success and continuous program development.
ESL faculty are certified in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) and hold degrees in linguistics, education, communications, or adjacent fields. Their commitment to student success is bolstered by ongoing professional development, ensuring students receive language training that meets the demands of the current moment.
Our Admissions and Student Services teams are on hand to guide students through each step of their educational journey and integration into Chicago life and US culture.
English for Academic Purposes is offered at Midwestern Career College’s Chicago Downtown campus, conveniently located in the heart of the Loop at 100 S. Wacker Drive. Click here for more information on this campus.
MCC is a proud partner of TOEFL. Prepare for the TOEFL iBT test at Midwestern Career College.
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