The ESL Institute was established at St. Norbert College in 1993 to provide English language learners an opportunity to learn English in a safe and welcoming environment. St. Norbert College’s innovative, intensive ESL program has been designed to provide students with authentic and in-depth experience in academic English language as well as with immersion in U.S. culture. Students enroll in special courses and integrate fully in campus life at St. Norbert College.

Our mission is to enable students to acquire the language and cultural skills necessary to read, write, speak, and understand American English for academic and professional purposes.

Intensive English language courses are offered at different levels of language proficiency. You also can choose from a variety of content courses with full English language support.

Our international students enjoy a variety of curricular and co-curricular activities at St. Norbert College.

While studying in our program, you can enjoy class excursions, on-campus events, volunteer opportunities (service-learning) and externships. Check out our activities!

Check the program start dates.

Learn about current program costs.

Read and listen to what students have to say about our ESL program.

Look through the answers to these frequently asked questions in order to be better prepared for your studies in our ESL program and for your stay on the St. Norbert College campus.