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.
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. These figures do not establish immigration eligibility.
- Location
- Madison, WI
- Class hours a week
- 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
WESLI Wisconsin ESL Institute tuition and fees
| Option | Length | Hours/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.
Do you need a visa for this program?
Weekly hours alone do not establish permission to study as a visitor. Language training generally requires the student route; the visitor exception is for a short recreational, non-credit course during a tourist visit. Confirm the specific course and your circumstances before booking.
Review visa questionsHow this compares
At $660 a week this is number 43 of the 43 programs whose tuition we have confirmed, the most expensive of them, against a median of $318. The nearest few:
- ELS Nashville$570
- ELS Houston$570
- WESLI Wisconsin ESL Institute$660
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, derived from the $2,640 recorded for its 4-week "Full-time, 4-week session". Source-linked record 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?
Weekly hours alone do not establish permission to study as a visitor. Language training generally requires the student route; the visitor exception is for a short recreational, non-credit course during a tourist visit. Confirm the specific 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.