Proficiency-based Summer Programs for 30+ Languages

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Applications for WISLI 2025 will open this fall.
Program Dates: June 16-August 8, 2025.

The Wisconsin Intensive Summer Language Institutes (WISLI) hosts seven summer language institutes that offer high-quality, proficiency-based courses in over 30 less commonly taught languages (LCTLs) for undergraduates, graduate students, and adult learners. Our 8-week programs are the equivalent of one year of language study.

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Don’t see what you’re looking for? The Intensive Summer Multilanguage Seminar is an opportunity to study rarely taught languages and/or levels.

Student Voices

“SEASSI is one of the few programs that yields significant gains in language competency in just two months. SEASSI and UW-Madison provide extensive resources, funding, cultural activities, networking opportunities, and professional development training for all its students! I could not recommend it more.”

– Vietnamese Student, WISLI 2024

The highlights of the MEDLI program were working with my instructor and classmates to improve my Turkish language skills. The class grew a great rapport by the end of the eight weeks, so much as that I genuinely looked forward to attending four hours of class each day. For an intensive program where burnout is certainly possible, that says a lot!

– Turkish Student, WISLI 2024

“Studying Nepali with SASLI will go down as one of the most gratifying experiences of my academic career. I learned foundational language skills that have increasing my confidence in achieving my academic and professional goals. I also met some fascinating academic colleagues with whom I hope to keep in touch. Thank you, SASLI, for a truly great summer.

– Nepali Student, WISLI 2024