Contact:
Amy Osorio, Co-Director Tel: 608-257-4300 Fax: 608 257-4346 or 603-947-8246 19 N. Pinckney Street Madison, WI 53703-2829 USA
Established:
1981 
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WESLI - Wisconsin ESL InstituteDescriptionIntensive English programs, part-time English programs, academic preparation, English for professional purposes
LocationWESLI is located in downtown Madison, voted several times by Money Magazine as the #1 City in the USA. WESLI is located across the street from the state capitol building and 8 blocks from the University of Wisconsin at Madison campus.
Teaching QualificationsMost of WESLI's faculty, many of whom have M.A.s and speak one or more foreign languages, have years of teaching experience both in the U.S. and abroad and have been with WESLI for more than 15 years.
Course InformationGeneral English: Yes
English for Academic Purposes (EAP): Yes
English for Business: Yes
Other Programs:Academic Preparation TOEFL Preparation Business English EFL Teacher Training
Private Classes: No
Customised Groups: Yes
Maximum Class Size: 14
Average Class Size: 12
Levels:
Beginner Levels: 2
Intermediate Levels: 2
Advanced Levels: 4
WESLI is located in Madison, Wisconsin, which has been chosen several times as the #1 City in the USA. In addition to offering 8 levels of intensive English, WESLI provides many services for our students, such as: airport pickup, arrangement of dormitories and homestays, recreational activities, university advising, and conditional admission to over 25 universities.
Minimum Hours Required Per Week: 18
Maximum Hours Per Week: 26
Part Time Available: Yes
Session Length:
We have six 8-week sessions per year. However, students are welcome to join a session late or to only study for part of a session. Please contact us about your specific situation. Student Origins and Enrollments
Student Origins:
Africa: 3%
Asia: 30%
Europe: 2%
Latin America: 5%
Middle East: 60%
Average Enrollments:
February: 400
July: 400
October: 400
FacilitiesWESLI is in a historic building in front of Madison's beautiful state capitol. In addition to WESLI's classrooms, there is a computer lab, free wireless internet access and a student lounge.
FeesFees based on a session length of 8 weeks. Fees may have changed since this information was published — check for latest information. Included means that this service is provided at no extra charge.
Optional Fees:
Notes on Fees:
There is no fee for airport pickup, housing placement, or university counseling. Student ServicesWESLI provides assistance with housing, immigration, medical needs, and other student concerns. Our full-time activities coordinator arranges weekly trips, introduces students to conversation opportunities outside of class, and assists them in joining clubs or serving as volunteers. Educational Service OpportunitiesWESLI serves as the ESL program for over 40 universities and colleges that accept successful completion of our program in lieu of TOEFL. WESLI can assist with obtaining conditional admission to many of these schools. We employ a full-time university admissions counselor. TransportationThe Madison airport (MSN) is served by non-stop flights from Chicago, Detroit, Minneapolis, Milwaukee and St. Louis. We provide airport pick-up at the Madison airport and any Madison bus station at no charge. |
