Provides comprehensive post-secondary and continuing education programs, including adult basic education, English as a Second Language (ESL) classes, parenting classes, vocational education, and many other programs.
ESL Tutoring offered by St James Cathedral Immigrant Assistance
Offers one-on-one and group English as a Second Language tutoring for low-income refugees and immigrants, ages 18 and older. Request and complete Student Information form. Make an appointment for placement.
Provides individual or group tutoring on English as a Second Language on site, virtually, and at selected locations provided by community partners, such as libraries. Students, tutors and staff work together to design lesson plans appropriate for the goals of the student.
Learning Center offered at YWCA Seattle King Snohomish's Firwood Circle Office
Offers free classes including ESL, GED, life skills, computer skills, citizenship and personal finance education to help promote economic advancement.
Offers free classes where individuals can build their futures through job training and readiness, educational classes and workshops, and other programs for economic advancement.
Classes offered may include:
- ESL and GED courses
- Basic computer skills
- Life skills workshops
- Citizenship classes
- Personal finance education
Basic & Transitional Studies offered at Seattle Central College
Offers adult basic education, ESL and GED preparation classes as welll as others needed to prepare for college and career.
Basic & Transitional Studies offers a variety of programs to help learners of all levels, providing the education needed to prepare for college and career readiness.
English as a Second Language (ESL) classes are offered to help non–native speakers to communicate in English.
Adult Basic Education (ABE) classes are for adults who are already proficient in the English language but wish to improve their basic reading, writing and math skills. ABE classes are also for a student whose placement test results require that they improve their basic skills before they head into college–level courses.
General Educational Development (GED®) prep classes are available to prepare for taking the GED® test, a placement test that qualifies one for college–level courses.
High School + is for adult students who don’t have a high school diploma or a GED. HS+ students can receive a high school diploma by demonstrating their competence in reading, writing, and math within high school subject areas.
Pre-College Programs offered at North Seattle College
Offers adult basic education classes, ESL classes, GED classes and high school completion classes.
Offers multiple pre-college programs.
Adult Basic Education (ABE) is comprised of three programs designed to teach foundational skills of reading, writing, math and technology so adults can move through high school and college and into high-demand jobs. Programs are designed for adults with academic skills below high school completion level or who need to improve their skills.
General Education Development Helps students prepare for the four-part GED test. Successful completion of the four-part test (Language Arts, Math, Science and Social Studies) earns a GED certificate. GED certification is equivalent to a high school education and is usually accepted in place of a diploma.
ESL Classes help with reading, writing and grammar, speaking and listening, pronunciation, career preparation and computer skills. Classes are available in six levels, from beginner to college-ready.
High School Completion Provides adults 19 years or older an opportunity to earn a high school diploma in a college setting, substituting college classes for remaining high school requirements. High school completion classes (English, math, history, science) are scheduled in the evenings to accommodate adult students with daytime jobs.
English as a Second Language Classes offered by South Seattle College at NewHolly Learning Center
Offers day and evening classes for adults whose predominant language is not English. These classes stress the basic communication skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing.
Offers ESL classes to adults at 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.
Classes lead students toward college and career readiness.
Classes are offered both day and evening on the main campus, at the New Holly Learning Center, and on the Georgetown campus.
Educational Services offered by Literacy Source's Community Learning Center
Provides free ESL and basic skills classes and tutoring to adult learners. Helps learners prepare for the GED. Provides naturalization assistance to city of Seattle residents.
Provides free ESL, citizenship and basic skills such as reading, writing, math and computer use classes and tutoring to adult learners. Helps learners prepare for the GED.
Provides naturalization assistance to city of Seattle residents. Students enrolled in the program can receive job search assistance and individual tutoring as well.
Summer School offered by Kandelia at Seattle World School
Offers a multicultural academic program in partnership with the Seattle World School (SWS). Helps recent-arrival students from diverse countries increase their skills in math and English.
Offers a multicultural academic program in partnership with the Seattle World School (SWS). Helps recent-arrival students from diverse countries increase their skills in math and English, while understanding and appreciating theirs and each other's cultures. Students may earn credit towards graduation for attending summer school during the months of July and August.
Teaches English as a Second Language (ESL) classes to those with Spanish as their first language; focus on job-specific vocabulary for day laborers, but anyone may attend.
Teaches multilevel English as a Second Language (ESL) classes, with a focus on job-specific vocabulary useful to those participating in the Day Labor program.
English as a Second Language (ESL) Classes offered through Jefferson County Immigrant Rights Advocates (JCIRA)
The ESL class provides non-native speakers of English with the linguistic and cultural skills necessary for academic achievement, integration into American society, and success in the workplace.
The ESL class runs September through June with open admission at any time. It provides non-native speakers of English with the linguistic and cultural skills necessary for academic achievement, integration into American society, and success in the workplace. There are six levels of ESL instruction including oral communication, reading, writing and grammar and, skills for specific goals, such as preparation for the US citizenship test.
Family Services offered at Kitsap Immigrant Assistance Center (KIAC)
Provides a general assistance and referral service for both immigrants and people/organizations that provide services to immigrants. Assists Spanish-speaking clients with legal, medical, translation, employment, and cultural support.
Information, resource referrals and direct services related to health, youth, education, employment, housing, legal aid, basic necessities, identification documents, transportation safety, and advocacy for immigrant community members.
Services include:
- Free Medical Clinic for uninsured low-income adults
- Mobile dental clinic in partnership with PCHS (sliding scale cost paid to PCHS)
- Diabetes class in Spanish
- Monthly food/clothing distribution events
- Resource navigation and referrals for housing, legal aid, education, employment, identification documents, financial management, charity care, and more
- Limited temporary emergency rent assistance for existing clients
- Carseats
- Youth programming for middle- and high-school students
- Annual holiday celebration
- Community education and advocacy
Basic Skills & GED Preparation offered at Evergreen Goodwill's Job Training Center in Bremerton
Provides adult basic education, including computer classes, GED preparation and ESL, to those age 16 and older with multiple barriers to employment. Not appropriate for those with severe learning disabilities.
Offers Adult Basic Education programs that include classes for: basic computer skills and Microsoft Office, English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), high school GED, writing and math, college entrance preparation. Also offers job search assistance.
Pre-College Programs offered at Green River College
Offers adult basic education classes, ESL classes as well as GED classes and High School Completion.
Offers multiple pre-college programs.
Adult Basic Education for adults who may have experienced educational gaps, missed the opportunity to develop certain skills or missed necessary steps in their education. Students may work on basic reading, writing and mathematics, career exploration and college readiness skills.
ESL offers six levels of English and additional support classes.
General Education Development helps students prepare for the four-part GED test. Successful completion of the four-part test (Language Arts, Math, Science and Social Studies) earns a GED certificate. GED certification is equivalent to a high school education and is usually accepted in place of a diploma.
High School Completion provides an opportunity for students to earn a high school diploma in a college setting, substituting college classes for remaining high school requirements. College level classes may be taken to fulfill both high school and college degree requirements at the same time.
Basic Skills & GED Preparation offered at Evergreen Goodwill's Job Training Center in Seattle
Provides adult basic education, including computer classes, GED preparation and ESL, to those age 16 and older with multiple barriers to employment. Not appropriate for those with severe learning disabilities.
Offers Adult Basic Education programs that include classes for: basic computer skills and Microsoft Office, English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), high school GED, writing and math, college entrance preparation. Also offers job search assistance.
Support Services offered at Tukwila School District No. 406
Provides community schools programs such as homework help, recreation, arts, after-school programs, annual month-long health clinic providing general and sports physicals for district children.
Provides community schools programs including:
- Homework help
- Recreation
- Arts
- After-school programs
- Annual month-long health clinic providing general and sports physicals for ages 18 and under
- SmileMobile dental care for elementary students two weeks each year
- Literacy programs for English Language learners
Employment and Adult Education offered by Neighborhood House at Raven Terrace
Provides bilingual assistance with job applications, job searches and interviews.
Also offers ESL and citizenship classes as well as employment skills workshops.
Our employment and adult education services connect community members with meaningful employment at livable wages and other opportunities to build critical skills. Employment case managers and economic empowerment coaches help set goals and viable steps to achieve them. We also team up with local community colleges and other partners to connect individuals to vocational training, internship programs, and help with job placement.
English as a Second Language Classes offered at Renton Technical College
Offers day and evening classes for adults whose predominant language is not English. These classes stress the basic communication skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing.
Offers day and evening classes for adults whose predominant language is not English.
These classes stress the basic communication skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing.
Students are assessed at entry and placed in a class consistent with their goals.
ESL classes are offered in the morning, afternoon, and evening at various times and locations.
Online or hybrid options may be available.
YouthSource offered by King County Department of Community and Human Services
Provides case management and individualized education for at-risk youth and low-income high school dropouts, including ESL, GED and computer classes.
Focuses on career path education and support.
Provides individualized education and case management services for youth who have dropped out or left traditional high school.
Program includes:
- General Education Development (GED) test preparation
- High school credit recovery
- Math and reading remediation
- Computer skills training
- Life skills training
- Help entering community or technical college training programs
- Paid and unpaid internships and employment support
Focuses on career path education and support.
Provides bus tickets if eligible.
Refugee and Immigrant Health Advocacy Project offered at Center for MultiCultural Health
Case managers provide assistance in accessing basic and emergency resources, naturalization assistance, individual ESL instruction, public benefits application procedures, health insurance programs and health advocacy.
Case managers provide assistance in accessing basic and emergency resources, naturalization assistance, individual ESL instruction, public benefits application procedures.
Provides Obama Healthcare and WA Apple Health ( Medicaid) health advocacy.
Assists clients in applying for unemployment benefits and SNAP/EBT.
Intensive case management services assist immigrants and refugees in overcoming barriers to self-sufficiency that are caused by difficulty in accessing and appropriately utilizing the health and human service systems.
Home visits are available.
English as a Second Language Classes offered at Bellevue College
Conducts ESL classes for residents as well as for immigrants and refugees.
Offers intensive ESL and community ESL programs for people with tourist and student visas, as well as local residents.
Volunteers are recruited and placed with student ESL classes.
Volunteers receive sensitivity training and tutoring skills training.
Also offers advanced ESL classes for students focusing on office and customer service/hospitality occupations.
Some child care is available on a fee basis for enrolled students.
ABE/ESL classes are for adult citizens, immigrants and refugees only.
These classes will help students to:
- Develop listening and communication skills necessary as adults in family, community or workplace situations
- Read and write in English for a variety of purposes
- Learn about American culture and everyday life in the USA
Ready to Work ESL & Job Training Program offered by Neighborhood House at High Point
Provides ESL and workforce training to Limited English Proficient clients out of the High Point Center. Provides case management, employment and related services to immigrants and refugee residents.
Provides ESL and workforce training to Limited English Proficient clients out of the High Point Center. Provides case management, employment and related services to immigrants and refugee residents. In partnership with Literacy Source, a community-based organization, contracted by the City to provide educational services including classroom instruction.
Transitional Studies offered at Peninsula College - Forks Extension
Offers a learning center and open classroom for adults who want to earn their GED, gain fundamental education, learn English as a second language, gain job employment skills, learn family development skills, and gain a career advantage.
The Transitional Studies Program provides instruction in reading, math, writing, and basic computer skills. It offers English as a Second Language (ESL) classes, as well as pathways to earning a GED or high school diploma. Classes are offered in Forks, Port Angeles, and Sequim, with online options.