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WESLI Wisconsin ESL Institute
Madison, USA

23 N. Pinckney Street - 53703 Madison - see on map
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Location: WESLI Wisconsin ESL Institute is located in the city of Madison, in the America State of Wisconsin. The school is housed in the heart of the city, giving students excellent access to museums, restaurants, eateries and more. A culturally diverse city regularly hailed as one of the safest, fittest and most walkable cities in the USA, Madison has a lot to offer students and is a fantastic choice for anyone looking to further their English studies from a student-friendly city and location. The school is within a 2-minute walk of the Wisconsin State Capitol building, the Wisconsin Contemporary Arts Museum and is between the Mendota, Wingra and Monona Lakes.

Course selection: The school offers a wide range of courses with specific learning programmes including University Pathway, Exam Preparations, Business English and Teachers Training Certification (TEFL). These courses are in addition to General English programmes, which are available to adult students of all ages and levels, throughout the whole year.

School facilities: The school's facilities are optimal for student life and include a restaurant, computer lab, lounge area and a student support desk for any questions or queries that may arise. All classrooms are equipped with televisions, heating, air conditioning, with most having ample natural light to create an optimal learning environment.

Accommodation: Accommodation is readily available throughout the school, in Student Dormitory and Homestay facilities.

English Courses

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General Language
General English BasicPopular English course
20 lessons per week | 10 students (max)
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490US$466US$ / week
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General English Essential 26Recommended English course
26 lessons per week | 10 students (max)
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635US$604US$ / week
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General English Essential 24
24 lessons per week | 10 students (max)
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635US$604US$ / week
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General English Extensive
30 lessons per week | 10 students (max)
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730US$694US$ / week
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English Plus (50+)
25 lessons per week | 10 students (max)
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635US$604US$ / week
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Junior
Badger Summer Scholar Camp Package (15 to 18 years old)
For the summer, only limited places left!
20 lessons per week | 10 students (max)
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1916US$1869US$ / week
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Junior Summer Camp (15 to 18 years old)
For the summer, only limited places left!
20 lessons per week | 10 students (max)
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1483US$1446US$ / week
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Junior Winter Camp - Homestay (15 to 17 years old)
20 lessons per week | 10 students (max)
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1304US$1272US$ / week
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Work & Study
Academic Preparation Essential
26 lessons per week | 10 students (max)
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635US$604US$ / week
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Academic Preparation Intensive Immersion
30 lessons per week | 10 students (max)
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730US$694US$ / week
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Academic Preparation High School
30 lessons per week | 10 students (max)
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730US$694US$ / week
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English Plus (Volunteering)
25 lessons per week | 10 students (max)
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635US$604US$ / week
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Business
Executive Business English 10
10 lessons per week | 1 student (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
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1225US$1164US$ / week
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Executive Business English 5
5 lessons per week | 1 student (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
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575US$547US$ / week
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English Plus (Hospitality + Tourism)
25 lessons per week | 10 students (max)
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635US$604US$ / week
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Language Plus Activity
English Plus (Dance)
20 lessons per week | 10 students (max)
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635US$604US$ / week
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Specialty Courses
Teacher Training Program - TEFL Certificate (110 Hours)
26 lessons per week | 15 students (max)
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519US$494US$ / week
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Teacher Training Program - TEFL Certificate (130 Hours)
This course tends to sell out quickly!
26 lessons per week | 15 students (max)
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599US$570US$ / week
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Teacher Training Program - TEFL Certificate (90 Hours)
26 lessons per week | 15 students (max)
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459US$437US$ / week
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Our prices for WESLI Wisconsin ESL Institute include

  • INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes

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WESLI Wisconsin ESL Institute

Accreditations and Quality seals
AAIEPISO 9000/9001NAFSAQESEVPPreferential Terms in Case of Visa RefusalCEA, English USA
English teacher qualifications
100% hold a university degree
100% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
Student gender mix
47% male / 53% female
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at WESLI Wisconsin ESL Institute and you book here.
Year of school foundation
1981

General school facilities

  • Microwave for student use

  • Fridge for student use

  • Kitchen for student use

  • Library

  • Movie rental

  • Lounge

  • Student support desk

  • Table tennis

  • Self-study areas

  • Lockers

  • Printer for student use

  • Copy machine

  • Free water dispenser

  • Free WIFI

  • Non-smoking (all indoor areas, but not all outdoor areas of school)

  • Assistance with organizing transportation

  • Guidance for further higher education (free)

  • Free parking (<500m)

  • Facilities for islamic students

    • Available area to pray at the school

    • Homestay option that can prepare halal food

  • Classroom equipment

    • TV in all classrooms

    • Air conditioning in all classrooms

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in most classrooms

    • Number of classrooms: 7
    • Number of public PC workstations: 1

Student Age / Nationality

Top student nationalities
Student Nationality Percentage of students
China 15%
Japan 15%
Saudi Arabia 8%
Venezuela 5%
Korea 5%
Brazil 2%
Vietnam 2%
Turkey 2%
Switzerland 2%
Chile 2%
France 2%
Other nationalities 40%
Age of students
  Percentage of students
1-18 years 15%
18-24 years 30%
25-34 years 30%
35-50 years 20%
>50 years 5%
The average age outside summer is 3 years higher than in summer.
Average number of students
Adult courses - In summer: 10
Adult courses - Throughout the year: 5
Junior courses - In summer: 10
Junior courses - Throughout the year: 5
Minimum age of students
17 years
13 years for specific Junior courses
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 7
Adult courses Throughout the year: 7
Junior courses In summer: 7
Junior courses Throughout the year: 7
Average age of students
In summer: 22 years
Throughout the year: 25 years
Read our recommendations for students in their 40s, 50s, 60s, and 70s.

Information for all courses offered by WESLI Wisconsin ESL Institute

Lesson duration
50 minutes
School's administrative fee
150.00 US$
Course material
Generally course material has to be purchased by the student. The costs of course material will be approximately 200 US$ per course level.
Comments about courses

Additional fees include:

  • Health Insurance (1 Month): USD 145
  • Activity pass(monthly): USD 50

    Under 18 Enrollment Fee: USD 75.

    Airport Transfers:
    Private transfer from MSN (Madison Truax Field Airport): USD 65
    Bus transfer from ORD (Chicago O'Hare): USD 85

    Optional fees include:
    Monthly Bus Pass: USD 65
    I-20 mailing fee: USD 100+
Individual classes
Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 100 US$. The combination of group and individual lessons is highly recommended. Individual lessons will encourage you to actively speak the foreign language and will offer you the opportunity to discuss individual problems and weaknesses.
Days without class
In 2025 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2025, 20 Jan 2025, 28 Apr 2025 - 02 May 2025, 04 Jul 2025, 25 Aug 2025 - 29 Aug 2025, 01 Sep 2025, 27 Nov 2025 - 28 Nov 2025, 22 Dec 2025 - 31 Dec 2025.
If a bank holiday falls on a weekday there is no refund nor are missed lessons recuperated. This is the case for the majority of language schools.
Level test
A test to assess your exact language level takes place at the school on the first day of the course.
Lessons needed per English language level
Level (CEFR) LESSONS needed per level WEEKS needed
(20 lessons per week)
A1 Beginner A1 to A2 80 4
A2 Elementary A2 to B1 160 8
B1 Intermediate B1 to B2 180 9
B2 Higher Intermediate B2 to C1 200 10
C1 Advanced C1 to C2 220 11
C2 Proficiency
Data above gives some guidance. For more details consult our page How long does it take to learn a language or reach a specific level.

Leisure activities

Leisure programme for adults (sample):
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Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

- Ping-Pong Tournaments
- World Cup Viewing Parties
- Movie & Hot Cocoa Night
- Homestay & Student Pot luck
- Volleyball and Kickball Games
- Dance Lessons.

Adults - Paid activities

- Local Fairs and Amusement Parks
- Restaurant Night
- Holiday Lights Tour
- Outlet Shopping
- Hiking/Camping
- Professional Sports Games (MLB, NBA)
- Craft Activities.

Prices:
- Weekly Activities: USD 5 to USD 35
- Weekend Trips: USD 30+

Junior - Free activities

WESLI's Summer Camp Program includes:

-Devil’s Lake State Park
- Noah’s Ark Water Park
- Canoeing and kayaking
- Beach volleyball
- University visits
- Tour of the State Capitol building
- Museum trips (Art Museum, History Museum, War Memorial Museum)
- Games night with local high school students
- Movie night with local high school students
- Cultural activities with local students
- Activities with other WESLI international students

WESLI's Winter Camp Program Includes:

- Snow shoeing
- Ice skating and Fire Pit S’mores
- Downhill skiing
- Sledding
- Winter Moonlight hike at UW Arboretum
- Tour of the State Capitol building
- Museum trips (Art Museum, History Museum, War Memorial Museum)
- some of the other summer camp activities

Junior - Paid activities

Camps are all-inclusive.
activity possible
Ballet
Baseball
Basketball
Cooking
Cricket
Dancing
Diving
Field Hockey
Football (soccer)
Golf
Horse riding
Ice Hockey
Mountainbiking
Music
Rugby
Sailing
Skiing
Squash
Swimming
Table Tennis
Tennis
Volleyball
Windsurfing
Yoga

Accommodation

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Homestay Popular Accommodation
Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
Shared bathroom
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300 US$/ week
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Homestay
Single room, No meals
Shared bathroom
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225 US$/ week
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Homestay (Under 18 Students)
This accommodation tends to sell out quickly!
Reserve as early as possible to get the best available homestay!
Twin room, Full board on weekdays, half board on weekends
Shared bathroom
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340 US$/ week
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Questions and answers about WESLI Wisconsin ESL Institute

  • “The pass includes approximately one weekday afternoon activity per week plus one weekend activity per month. These activities vary depending on the season, but they might be anything from a relaxed game night at the school to a full day trip to Chicago. Often they include activities around Madison, such as ice skating in the winter for example.”
    Veronica Campbell, Admissions & Enrollment Coordinator from Wisconsin ESL Institute - Oct 17, 2024

FAQ about WESLI Wisconsin ESL Institute, Madison

  • “This school does offer a course for Seniors (50+). It includes 20 lessons of general English per week, group sightseeing outings: hiking, canoeing, visits to breweries, local attractions, weekend excursions. You also have conversation partners. Please note that this course has specific start dates. ”
    Madly Simba, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Jul 25, 2023
  • “The Pathway programme is an Academic Training Programme. The classical Academic Preparation Programme combines learning a language with developing skills related to academic research: writing papers, presentations. It is excellent for students who intend to continue their studies in a new language, but have not yet decided what field of study they want to pursue. The duration of these programmes varies, but is often a whole semester.”
    Maksym Sterpul, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Mar 31, 2023
  • The highest Nationality percentage at WESLI Wisconsin ESL Institute comes from China with a 15% representation, followed by students from Japan (15%) and Saudi Arabia (8%).
  • WESLI Wisconsin ESL Institute offers courses from 15 years (Badger Summer Scholar Camp Package, 20 lessons per week) to 99. Average age is 22 during the summer and 25 for the rest of the year.

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Prices 2025
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Winter Camp Prices and Dates 2025
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Academic Preparation (PDF)
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Sample Schedule of Activities for Junior Camp
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Terms of WESLI Wisconsin ESL Institute

First day of course
Written and oral level test is performed. Students should arrive at 8:30
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
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Legal name/parent company
WESLI, LLC | Tax registration ID: W035426 (company ID)

Visa Documents

Nationals from USA do not require a visa for travelling to USA and attending a language course.
Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.
Nationals from countries that require a visa will receive documents from the school, related to booking confirmation, which is required for the visa application.
Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
No
Express shipment fee (via courier)
100 US$
Preferential cancellation terms in case of visa refusal
School agreed that students booking online on this site will benefit from preferential cancellation fees in case of visa refusal, and in this case will never exceed EUR 180.
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