WESLI Wisconsin ESL Institute
General English Essential
Madison, WI
WESLI Wisconsin ESL Institute is the only English-language program currently in our Madison listings, independent or university-run.
- Location
- Madison, WI
- School-reported weekly class load
- Not confirmed
- Accreditation
- CEA site 116
- Can issue a Form I-20
- SEVP match: WESLI-Wisconsin English Second Language Institute, SEVP CHI214F20646000. Confirm this course’s I-20 eligibility with the school.
- Record date
The record date describes our overall review, not a new verification of every field. A source link alone does not confirm current terms.
- Tuition: School source available; current terms not independently recheckedView source
- Weekly class load: No school source recorded for this detail
- Start dates: No school source recorded for this detail
WESLI Wisconsin ESL Institute tuition and fees
| Option | Length | Class load/week | Tuition | Listed total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time, 4-week session | 4 weeks | $2,640 | ||
| Full-time, 8-week session | 8 weeks | Not confirmed |
Application or registration charge: $125. Confirm the refund terms with the school.
Program details to confirm
The page lists $2,640 for four weeks but gives conflicting eight-week tuition amounts: $4,240 in its 2026 example and $4,400 in its discount explanation. The eight-week price is withheld pending clarification. The school describes a 24-lesson weekly load; clock-hour equivalence is unconfirmed. It asks for financial evidence of $3,500 per month of study. The $125 application fee is due before visa approval; tuition is due on the first class day, and the school recommends paying it only after visa approval. Other applicant-specific fees may apply. These figures do not establish immigration eligibility.
Do you need a visa for this program?
For this course at WESLI Wisconsin ESL Institute, a weekly hour count does not by itself establish permission to study as a visitor. Language training generally uses the student route; the visitor exception is limited to a short recreational, non-credit course during a tourist visit. Confirm the actual course and your circumstances before booking.
Review visa questionsHow this compares
At $660 a week this is number 94 of the 96 programs whose tuition we have confirmed, cheaper than 2 of the others, against a median of $319. The nearest few:
- English Language Institute, UC San Diego$586
- University of Dayton Intensive English Program$645
- WESLI Wisconsin ESL Institute$660
- American Language Program, Columbia University$922
- English Language Center, Rochester Institute of Technology$1638
Before you apply to WESLI Wisconsin ESL Institute
Check the exact course and intake with the school before paying. Our listing does not submit an application or confirm an offer of admission.
- Ask for the next available start date and application deadline.
- Ask about entry age, English-level placement and any course-specific requirements.
- Ask what housing is available, its total cost and the commute to your actual classroom.
- Read the cancellation and refund terms before making a payment.
- If you need F-1 status, ask whether this campus and this exact course can issue a Form I-20. A school-level SEVP match does not establish course eligibility.
Choosing within Madison
This is the only English-language program currently in our Madison listings. Our directory may not include every local option; ask about alternatives and transfer conditions before committing. Wisconsin has 1 in total.
Accreditation
Accredited by the CEA, site 116, next reviewed April 2036. CEA is recognized by the US Department of Education. Accreditation and SEVP certification are separate checks; confirm the specific campus and course’s I-20 eligibility with the school. Checked against the Commission's own list, 8 September 2026.
Not confirmed in our record
- class hours a week and how the school counts them
- term start dates
Common questions
How much does WESLI Wisconsin ESL Institute cost?
$660 a week, calculated from the $2,640 published for its 4-week "Full-time, 4-week session". School source dated September 8, 2026; confirm current prices and conditions with the school.
Do you need an F-1 visa to study at WESLI Wisconsin ESL Institute?
For a course at WESLI Wisconsin ESL Institute, a weekly hour count does not by itself establish permission to study as a visitor. Language training generally uses the student route; the visitor exception is limited to a short recreational, non-credit course during a tourist visit. Confirm the actual course and your circumstances before booking.
Is WESLI Wisconsin ESL Institute accredited?
Yes, accredited by the Commission on English Language Program Accreditation as site 116, next reviewed April 2036. CEA is recognized by the US Department of Education. SEVP certification and I-20 eligibility require a separate check.