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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JANUARY 2026 FIRST INTAKE DEADLINE FOR COURSES WITH A STUDENT VISA: JULY 10TH

Spots are limited, and deadlines are subject to change. We recommend all students to contact Go! Go! Nihon and submit their application well in advance of the deadline. We are also accepting early applications for the April 2026 term.

Seattle Colleges

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

This school also offers other study options; you can learn more about:

Further education here.
School programs here.

Seattle Colleges

School features

Programs for every goal

Seattle Colleges

Our Courses

Seattle Colleges

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.

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Registration fee

Registration fee is not included in the price. Courses lasting 9 weeks or more do not require a registration fee.

Intensive English (SCIE)

Total course costs

Disclaimer: Prices in currencies other than euro are estimated based on the latest exchange rates.

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.

Registration fee

COURSE DETAILS

Seattle Colleges

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.

Seattle Colleges

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

1 min from the bus stop

Seattle, Washington

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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Seattle Colleges

Student demographics

Students come from all over the world to study at this school.

Vietnam

25%

China

18%

Indonesia

10%

South Korea

Japan

Taiwan

Hong Kong

Thailand

Other

22%

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