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ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE PROGRAMS

The Harvard Institute for English Language (IEL) Programs through the Harvard Extension School

51 Brattle Street.
617-495-2693
http://www.dce.harvard.edu/iel
English as a Second Language (ESL) courses are offered and are covered by the Tuition Assistance Plan (TAP) for those that are eligible for this benefit. Postdoctoral fellows may enroll for the nominal TAP fee and the cost of books and materials. TAP non-eligible postdocs may enroll for the regular tuition and registration fees. After the registration forms and fees are submitted either online or in paper form, participants are asked to take a placement test prior to being assigned to a class. An examination is generally given at the conclusion of the semester and used for placement in subsequent classes. Most classes are held at the main Harvard University Campus in Cambridge.

Tuition Assistance Plan Booklet/Forms are on the Harvie website (requires a Harvard PIN to enter)

http://harvie.harvard.edu/learning/educationassistance/pdf/tapbooklet.pdf
http://harvie.harvard.edu/learning/educationassistance/tapforms/

Harvard Neighbors English Conversation Practice

http://neighbors.harvard.edu
This program brings together newly-arrived international members with volunteer tutors for the period between November and May. The program is designed to give language practice and cultural enrichment for both beginner speakers and tutors. It is meant to supplement regular English-as-a-Second-Language (ESL) classes.

Longwood Medical Area English as a Second Language (ESL) Classes

ESL classes have been offered in the Longwood area through various programs. Check early in August or December with the HMS/HSDM Office for Postdoctoral Fellows to see if there are any programs running during the upcoming semester.

Boston ESL

The greater Boston source of ESL information
http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Parthenon/4148/index.html