English schools
Seattle Colleges
For over 50 years, Seattle Colleges (North Seattle College, Seattle Central College, and South Seattle College) has been a popular destination for students from around the world looking to pursue higher education. We’ve made it our goal to help students become well-prepared members of a global society by offering innovative educational opportunities at our public community colleges. Enrolling at a community college offers many great benefits, including lower tuition and fees, smaller class sizes, dynamic and interactive teaching styles, and personal attention and support.
Whether you want to improve your English language skills, begin your bachelor’s degree, or earn your high school diploma, Seattle Colleges is a great place to start.
Price starting from
$4,519
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Academic Programs
At Seattle Colleges, choose from a wide variety of quality programs designed to help you achieve your individual academic goals. Whether you are looking to start a bachelor’s degree, earn a high school diploma, prepare for a technical career, improve your English language skills, or beyond, Seattle Colleges will get you where you want to go.
Programs:
- University Transfer
- High School Completion Plus
- Career Training
- IP Short-Term Certificate Institute of English
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School features
Programs for every goal
At Seattle Colleges, choose from a wide variety of quality programs designed to help you achieve your individual academic goals. Whether you are looking to start a bachelor’s degree, earn a high school diploma, prepare for a technical career, improve your English language skills, or beyond, Seattle Colleges will get you where you want to go.
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Our Courses
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Intensive English (SCIE)
This program is designed for international students who want to improve their English proficiency for college-level study or professional advancement. The curriculum focuses on reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills, with an emphasis on academic preparation. Students are placed into one of several levels based on proficiency and can progress to college-level courses upon completion.
Course length
WITH STUDENT VISA: 3 months - 24 months (Flexible)
Available starts
Winter (January), Spring (April), Summer (June), Fall (September).
Schedule (weekdays)
MORNING CLASS: 8:00/9:00 – 12:00/13:00 (Varies by level)
AFTERNOON CLASS: 13:00 – 17:00 (Varies by level)
COURSE HOURS PER WEEK: 20 hours
Other features
English Test prep elective classes
Strategies for TOEFL/IELTS are often integrated or offered as electives in upper levels.
Higher education prep elective class
"College Bridge" prepares students specifically for US university coursework.
Conversation classes
Speaking and listening are core components.
12 weeks
9 months
Costs
Total course costs
Tuition covers all classes and access to campus facilities (library, gym, tutoring centers).
Medical insurance is mandatory and charged quarterly.
Textbooks ($100-$300/quarter) and living expenses (housing/food) are not included in the course fees.
Insurance: Medical insurance is mandatory for international students.
COURSE DETAILS
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BEGINNER
The program typically consists of levels 1 through 6. Lower levels focus on foundational grammar ("To Be", simple tenses), survival vocabulary, and basic conversation. Intermediate levels introduce complex structures (perfect tenses, conditionals), essay writing, and academic listening. Advanced levels (College Bridge) focus on research papers, seminars, advanced rhetoric, and preparation for full integration into college-credit classes.
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Campuses & Location
Seattle, Washington
Seattle, located in Washington state, sits in the beautiful Pacific Northwest region of the United States. Some of the largest companies in the world are either headquartered or have offices in the Seattle area, including Amazon, Microsoft, Google, and Starbucks.
In addition to the area’s thriving economy, which attracts people from all over the U.S., the cultural and recreational opportunities are similarly world class. The unique, natural beauty that surrounds the city is some of the most picturesque landscape in the country. Three national parks are within driving distance, and the Puget Sound and Pacific Ocean offer the chance to explore the area by sea.
Between a vibrant arts community, restaurants serving incredible food from all over the world, and unmatched outdoor recreational possibilities, students at Seattle Colleges have plenty to discover and explore outside the classroom.
1 – 7 mins from public transport
Seattle, Washington
Seattle, located in Washington state, sits in the beautiful Pacific Northwest region of the United States. Some of the largest companies in the world are either headquartered or have offices in the Seattle area, including Amazon, Microsoft, Google, and Starbucks.
In addition to the area’s thriving economy, which attracts people from all over the U.S., the cultural and recreational opportunities are similarly world class. The unique, natural beauty that surrounds the city is some of the most picturesque landscape in the country. Three national parks are within driving distance, and the Puget Sound and Pacific Ocean offer the chance to explore the area by sea.
Between a vibrant arts community, restaurants serving incredible food from all over the world, and unmatched outdoor recreational possibilities, students at Seattle Colleges have plenty to discover and explore outside the classroom.
1 min from the bus stop
Seattle, Washington
Seattle, located in Washington state, sits in the beautiful Pacific Northwest region of the United States. Some of the largest companies in the world are either headquartered or have offices in the Seattle area, including Amazon, Microsoft, Google, and Starbucks.
In addition to the area’s thriving economy, which attracts people from all over the U.S., the cultural and recreational opportunities are similarly world class. The unique, natural beauty that surrounds the city is some of the most picturesque landscape in the country. Three national parks are within driving distance, and the Puget Sound and Pacific Ocean offer the chance to explore the area by sea.
Between a vibrant arts community, restaurants serving incredible food from all over the world, and unmatched outdoor recreational possibilities, students at Seattle Colleges have plenty to discover and explore outside the classroom.
1 min from the bus stop
Accommodation
Available accommodations
Homestay & On-campus housing
Homestay or on-campus housing is available.
Homestays allow students to experience local culture and practice English in a family environment. Prices range from $325 to $400/week.
In addition to homestays, on-campus housing is also available for students who prefer more independence. Prices range from $1,000 to $1,500/month.
If you’re interested in exploring other accommodation options, please feel free to take a look at our other accommodation options.
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Student demographics
Students come from all over the world to study at this school.