Wisconsin English Second Language Institute (WESLI)

School Introduction

WESLI is located in Madison, Wisconsin. Madison is a city that is known for its safety, beauty, education, affordability, recreational & cultural opportunities and for the general quality of life. With 4 lakes and the University of Wisconsin, Madison is a truly beautiful city. Students make up 25% of Madison's population.

WESLI offers many special services for our students at no extra cost. We provide an airport pickup service, arrange dormitories and homestay families, organize recreational activities, and we have a college counseling service. WESLI also offers conditional admission to over 30 colleges and universities in the state of Wisconsin. Qualified students at WESLI are also eligible to take part time classes at the University of Wisconsin, Edgewood College, Madison Area Technical College, Herzing University, Lakeland College or Upper Iowa University.

WESLI has had an excellent reputation for teaching English for over 30 years. We hope you come to Madison to see why students from all over the world choose to study at WESLI.

ESL Program Introduction

WESLI has been teaching intensive English to international students for 30 years. We offer 8 levels of intensive English, including business and academic preparation courses, and TOEFL courses. We offer more variety in our class schedule than most schools, with courses such as Business English, American Culture, Pronunciation Clinic, Academic Listening, and Slang. We have an average of only 12 students per class (14 maximum), and there is an emphasis on speaking in all our classes. Most WESLI instructors hold either MA or PhD degrees, and have at least three years of quality teaching experience in the USA or abroad.

Background Data

• Number of ESL Students: 400
• Average Class Size: 12
• Hours per Week: 18-22
• Minimum Age: 17
• Issue I-20: Yes
• Housing Options: Homestay  Dormitory 
• School Setting:  Urban 
• Accreditation: WESLI is: - one of the only 79 ESL programs in the United States accredited by the Commission on English Language Program Accreditation (CEA) - licensed by the State of Wisconsin Educational Approval Board (EAB). - a member of the American Association of Intensive English Programs (AAIEP). WESLI is authorized under federal law to enroll non-immigrant alien students.

Schedule & Fees

2011
Fall 2: October 31 - December 23

2012
Spring 1: January 3 - February 24
Spring 2: February 28 - April 20
Summer 1: April 30 - June 22
Summer 2: July 2 - August 24
Fall 1: September 4 - October 26
Fall 2: October 29 - December 21


2012 Fees
Application Fee: $100

Full-time (18 - 22 hours/week) Tuition (8 weeks): $2195
Part-time (4 - 16 hours/week) Tuition (8 weeks): $489 - $1958

Homestay (includes meals): $180/week
Dormitory Single Room: $275/week
Dormitory Double Room: $175/week

Health Insurance: $200 (8 weeks)

Special Courses & Features

• English for Business
• Conversation Partner Program
• Public Speaking Courses
• TOEFL Preparation Courses
• Teacher Training Courses
• TOEIC Preparation Courses
• IELTS Preparation Courses
• Online ESL/EFL Courses

Contact Info

Wisconsin English Second Language Institute (WESLI)
19 N. Pinckney Street
Madison, Wisconsin 53703

Tel 608-257-4300
Fax 608-257-4346
Website