Wisconsin English Second Language Institute (WESLI)

Madison, Wisconsin USA

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 25 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, Lakeland College or Upper Iowa University.

WESLI has had an excellent reputation for teaching English for over 25 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 over 25 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 8 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: 170 - 230
Average Class Size: 9
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 54 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

All sessions last 8 weeks.

2008
Summer 1: May 1 - June 25
Summer 2: June 30 - August 22
Fall 1: September 2 - October 24
Fall 2: October 27 - December 19

2009
Spring 1: January 5 - February 26
Spring 2: March 2 - April 23
Summer 1: April 30 - June 24
Summer 2: June 30 - August 21
Fall 1: September 1 - October 23
Fall 2: October 27 - December 22

Application Fee: $100

Full-time (18 - 22 hours/week) Tuition (8 weeks): $1995
Part-time (4 - 16 hours/week) Tuition (8 weeks): $445 - $1779

Homestay: $150/week
Dormitory Single Room: $240/week
Dormitory Double Room: $155/week

Health Insurance: $180 (8 weeks)

Special Courses & Features

Contact Info

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

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