Intensive and semi-intensive English as a Second Language classes are offered to non-native speaking immigrants and refugees in the literacy beginning, intermediate and advanced levels.

Conversation, pronunciation, reading, writing, grammar are taught in a combined skills core class with special emphasis on the skills for survival English and employment-related English. Teachers will help students choose specific skills to supplement their core classes.

These are limited, open entry classes. Before entering the program, students must take the required English language placement test.

This test is given several times throughout the quarter. Contact the Basic & Transitional Studies Office at (206) 764-5363 for more information.

Click this "Steps To Enrolling" link to learn how to take a placement test and more.

ESL classes Level 1 Literacy; Level 2, Level 3, Level 4, Level 5 and Level 6 are offered both day and evening at the location sites listed below.

Schedule of Classes

Please look for the "English as a Second Language" (ESL) courses in the current class schedule.

Note: Classes are also available at the following locations. Please call for more information.

South Seattle Community College
http://www.southseattle.edu
(Main Campus)
6000 16th Avenue S.W.
(206) 764-5363

High Point Education Center
3130 S. Holly; 206-932-7593

New Holly Learning Center
http://southseattle.edu/campus/map.htm#holly
7058 32nd Ave S.; 206-721-1802