English as a Second Language

Offering year-round English immersion courses to non-native English speakers.
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Our Mission:

The University of Wisconsin-Stout ESL Institute (ESLI) supports the mission of the UW-Stout and its Office of International Education to internationalize and diversify our campus. The ESLI does so primarily by providing quality English as a Second Language courses to college-ready students. The ESLI also provides academic support, as well as opportunities for community interaction and campus engagement, to facilitate ESL student success.

Program Offerings: Now fully in-person!

Academic ESL program

Join our CEA accredited ESL Program to prepare for academic studies at the university level

U.S. Culture and Language Program

Summers and winters in the Midwest are breathtakingly beautiful and full of new experiences.

UW-Stout students experience new layers of fashion design in New York City during faculty-led tour Featured Image

UW-Stout students experience new layers of fashion design in New York City during faculty-led tour

Tynan, Emerson receive internship offers at National Retail Federation career fair
Ten students immersed in Costa Rican culture via international business study abroad course Featured Image

Ten students immersed in Costa Rican culture via international business study abroad course

Hands-on, polytechnic experiences bring group closer to heritage of Latin America
Advantage UW-Stout: Polytechnic approach could boost recruiting efforts in India Featured Image

Advantage UW-Stout: Polytechnic approach could boost recruiting efforts in India

Whether in Mumbai, New Delhi or any other city across the vast nation of India, Anagha Pednekar could have a distinct advantage when recruiting for UW-Stout.