English as a Second Language

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ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL)

Two kinds of ESL instruction are offered at Bellevue College:

The English Language Institute (ELI) offers intensive ESL and community ESL programs for people with tourist and student visas, as well as local residents. Contact the ELI or see their web page for more information. There is a fee for these courses.

ABE/ESL classes are for adult citizens, immigrants and refugees only. There is a $25 refundable registration fee for these classes. 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 United States

ESL Classes:

6 levels of English
ESL classes are 4 to 10 hours per week
Day and evening classes
Program participants may enroll in the Basic Skills Learning Lab for additional English practice with lab instructors and tutors through the Volunteer Tutor Program
Special one-quarter classes in Job Preparation and computer literacy

Requirements:

All new students must take a placement test, oral and written
Age 18 or over
People with Tourist Visas and Foreign Student Visas (F-1) cannot take ESL classes

This is a 3-quarter continuous enrollment program. Homework and regular attendance are required. Students with unexcused absences will be dropped from classes.

A reduced number of ESL classes are offered during summer quarter.

Call (425) 564-2341 for more information.

Link to Class Schedule