Reach us via our Virtual Front Desk on Zoom! (Central Time)
Wednesdays, 2:00p.m.-3:00 p.m.
Thursdays, 9:00a.m.-10:00 a.m.
Personal Meeting Room:
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You can also reach us via email at askesl@english.wisc.edu
Welcome to UW-Madison’s English as a Second Language Program. Our mission is to support the University’s international students. We provide a wide range of ESL courses for undergraduate and graduate students and for non-degree students looking for a full-time intensive program. We train international teaching assistants to become more effective teachers and prospective ESL teachers who desire TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) certification. Our program supports the University’s community and international outreach goals. We look forward to meeting you and answering any questions you may have.
Degree Students
Any non-native English speaker admitted to the university may take ESL courses.
TESOL Certificate
A Certificate in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) is offered as a Graduate version and Undergraduate version (including Special students who have completed an undergraduate degree) to those who wish to teach English as a foreign or second language, normally in positions abroad.