We regret to announce that NORD will not be running during the Summer 2025 session. Please sign up for our newsletter here and follow us on Instagram and X (formerly Twitter) for upcoming information about Summer 2026. We look forward to seeing you next Summer!
The Scandinavian Summer Language Institute (NORD) offers high-quality, proficiency-based courses in Scandinavian languages for undergraduates, graduate students, and adult learners. The 8-week program are the equivalent of one year of study. Students learn speaking, reading, listening, and writing skills though classroom instruction and a full range of co-curricular activities.
NORDsummer is one of seven Wisconsin Intensive Summer Language Institutes (WISLI) and is sponsored by the Language Program Office (LPO); European Studies at UW-Madison, a Title VI National Resource Center; and German,Nordic, and Slavic+ (GNS+) at UW-Madison. Collaborating with WISLI, the LPO, European Studies, and GNS+, offers competitive pricing for out-of-state residents, extra-curricular cultural programming, and pedagogy training and support for NORD instructors.
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NORD will NOT be running during the 2025 summer session!
NORDsummer will NOT be running this summer. If you are still interested in studying a Scandinavian language, make sure to sign up for our newsletter and follow us on social media. Looking forward to next year …
April 21, 2025Beyond Words: WISLI’s Unique Approach to Language Instruction
Check out the article, ‘Beyond Words: WISLI’s Unique Approach to Language Instruction”, written by the UW International Division! WISLI at UW-Madison offers a unique experience that goes beyond textbooks. Read more at international.wisc.edu
March 10, 2025WISLI 101 Video
WISLI 101: Meet program advisors and get the scoop on our Summer Intensive Language Programs! 📖 Program Dates: June 16-August 8, 2025 ⏳ Priority Deadline: March 15, 2025 NORDsummer is still accepting applications: https://nord.wisc.edu/application-checklist/
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