The Wisconsin ESL Institute is a 40 year old ESL school located in the heart of downtown Madison, Wi WESLI has about 350 students each session.
Founded in 1981, WESLI has earned an excellent reputation among universities and colleges for equipping international students with skills to succeed in competitive academic environments. Students from all over the world have had satisfying, memorable cross-cultural experiences at WESLI and in Madison. WESLI has a long history of a family-like atmosphere, as teachers and staff care about students
01/29/2024
We are so proud of Yulong! She studied English at WESLI before heading back to UW Stevens Point. She's graduated and has a bright future ahead 🎓
international student, Yulong Tang, did not speak any English when she arrived in Stevens Point in 2019. This semester, Tang graduated summa cm laude with a double major in math and data analytics. Learn more about Tang's journey here: https://bit.ly/3GSVsWZ.
12/22/2023
Madison, Wisconsin is voted Most Caring City in America AGAIN!!
Students enjoy connecting with local people, places, and culture - and the Madison community loves to welcome them!
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11/22/2023
Happy Graduation day to our graduating students! 👩🎓🧑🎓 Best of luck in your next steps! We hope to see you again soon.
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11/07/2023
Students busy learning in Tom's Listening/Speaking 500 class 📚
Group work is part of each class to help students apply the language topics.
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10/27/2023
Graduation Day! Congratulations to all our graduates 🎓 And all the best on your future plans!
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10/09/2023
Bonfire season! Students went to Picnic Point to enjoy a fall bonfire with s'mores 🔥yum!
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09/11/2023
Did you see our new website?? 👀
Learn about all of our programs and services online!
Study English - WESLI will prepare you with English skills for your goals! Study english in Madison, Wisconsin to improve your Academic English, General English, or Business English in group classes or tutoring.
We have a new look 🎉
Same support and quality, just with a new logo!
We're launching into our future - join us!
07/24/2023
We're still welcoming lots of students this summer!
Our next start date is July 31. Register at wesli.com/apply
Join us!
05/23/2023
Do you live in Madison? Want to host our students?
You can join our community of hosts this summer!
04/27/2023
Today is graduation and Friday begins the Spring Break!
| Monday | 8am - 5pm |
| Tuesday | 8am - 5pm |
| Wednesday | 8am - 5pm |
| Thursday | 8am - 5pm |
| Friday | 8am - 5pm |