Educational Services offered at Bellingham Technical College
Operates a public, post-secondary institution offering AAS degrees and certificates.
Operates a public, post-secondary institution offering AAS degrees and certificates. Also offers college readiness that includes basic skills classes, high school diploma, GED preparation as well as ESL classes.
English Language Learning offered at San Juan Island Library
Adults learn English (speaking, listening, reading and writing) in a classroom setting, working with others in the level of their ability.
Adult English classes for people for whom English is not a first language. Registration is required for Fall and and Winter/Spring sessions. Classes are online during the Covid pandemic. During the summer, there is a smaller program with classes one evening per week.
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.
Multicultural Community Services offered by Lutheran Community Services Northwest at Vancouver Office
Provides assistance with immigration counseling, advocacy, employment projects, English as a Second Language (ESL) tutoring, citizenship classes, naturalization information, assistance with forms and benefits, and referrals to outside organization for services.
Provides assistance with immigration counseling, advocacy, services for elderly individuals, employment projects, English as a Second Language (ESL) tutoring, citizenship classes, naturalization information, assistance with forms and benefits, and referrals to outside organization for services.
English Proficiency Class offered by Refugee Women's Alliance in Kent
Offers a multi-level Limited English Proficiency (LEP) class for anyone wanting to learn or improve their English proficiency. All are welcome.
Offers a multi-level Limited English Proficiency (LEP) class for anyone wanting to learn or improve their English proficiency.
Class includes learners from a wide range of levels, from beginning to advance, who are placed together in a single group.
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
Community College offered by Columbia Gorge Community College in The Dalles
Provides several educational programs, including college transfer, career and technical education, basic skills development, business and industry training, and community education.
Offers a variety of educational, vocational, college credit, and developmental courses, including adult basic education, GED test instruction, continuing education opportunities, and English as a Second Language classes.
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.
Offers adult basic education classes, ESL classes as well as GED classes.
Offers multiple pre-college programs.
Adult Basic Education Teaches basic English reading, writing and math skills.
Classes help students transition into college or career training programs, learn workplace computer skills, discover personal strengths and learn workplace relational 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, workplace skills, beginning computer literacy and citizenship.
Useful English prepares students for real world needs and college-level reading and writing.
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.
Students who test into college level may take regular day or evening college courses for high school graduation credit.
High School 21+ Assists adults 21 years and older complete their high school diploma and prepare for college level courses.
English Second Language offered at West Side Church
Teaches 5 levels of English as a Second Language for adults for a small fee to cover material costs. Childcare (Preschool - 5th grade) is available free of charge.
Teaches 5 levels of English as a Second Language for adults for a small fee to cover material costs.
LEVEL 1 Beginning English: This class is for students who need instruction in basic English - learning the alphabet, numbers, days of week and other basic elements of English. It will help students learn to recognize vocabulary and learn to form simple sentences in order to carry on basic conversations. Being comfortable is the goal.
LEVEL 2 English Language: This class is for students who know the basic skills covered in level 1. They may be able to communicate with compound sentences. They will be introduced to phonics.
LEVEL 3 English Language: This class is for students who may have taken some English before, but need to work on vocabulary, pronunciation and conversation to be proficient and comfortable in English. Elements may also include topics concerning history and geography of U. S.
Level 4 English Language: This class is for students with medium level English ability. Reading, writing, listening and speaking English are emphasized. Comprehension of the reading includes vocabulary study. English grammar is not emphasized unless it is necessary for clear English meaning. Usually there is a written homework assignment which is then read and shared at the next class. Comfort in speaking is an important aspect of this class.
LEVEL 5 English Language: This class is for students who already have good English skills. It emphasizes conversation, sentence structure and vocabulary. Discussion of current events is also a part of this class as is some journaling.
English as a Second Language (ESL) offered at La Casa Hogar
Provides morning and evening ESL classes, which teaches beginning and intermediate English skills: speaking, listening, writing, and reading. Also offers a Spanish English Intercambio class, which is a 10-week small group where students have guided activities and conversations.
Provides morning and evening ESL classes, which teaches beginning and intermediate English skills: speaking, listening, writing, and reading. Students are actively involved in choosing content areas and receive individual attention to assure progress. This program is provided in collaboration with Yakima Valley College. Also offers a Spanish English Intercambio class, which is a 10-week small group where students have guided activities and conversations. Students my choose Tuesday mornings, 9-11am, over morning coffee; or Wednesday evenings, 6-8pm.
Immigrant Transition Programs offered by Chinese Information and Service Center in Seattle
Transition programs help non-English and limited English speakers understand and navigate American culture. Programs include comprehensive information and assistance services, crime prevention and victim assistance, and ESL classes.
Transition programs help non-English and limited English speakers understand and navigate American culture.
Programs include:
- Crime prevention education
- Crime victim assistance
- Naturalization assistance
- ESL classes
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.
Employment and Adult Education offered by Neighborhood House at Birch Creek Career Center
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.
Hire Site Center offered by Voz Workers' Rights Education Project
Provides a hire site center for day laborers. Minimum wage is $22 per hour for general labor.
Provides a hire site center for day laborers. Minimum wage is $22 per hour for general labor. Offers educational classes for day laborers, including Health and Safety and ESL.
English as a Second Language (ESL) offered at Pierce College Puyallup
Offers highly successful, integrated ESL classes designed to meet the language needs of the immigrant community. Courses include language, writing, mathematics, reading, history, and science.
Offers highly successful, integrated ESL classes designed to meet the language needs of the immigrant community. Courses include language, writing, mathematics, reading, history, and science.
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.
English Language Training offered at Refugee and Immigrant Services Northwest
Provides assessment and pre-testing of English language skills.
Provides assessment and pre-testing of English language skills. Enrolls students in English as a second language class at Everett Community College and Edmonds Community College and offers tutoring assistance.
Transition Studies offered at South Puget Sound Community College
Provides a variety of programs to help students prepare for college level courses or the workplace. Includes Basic Adult Education, High School+, I-BEST, GED Prep, and more.
Provides a variety of programs to help students prepare for college level courses or the workplace. Offers classes in Yelm, Olympia and Lacey.
Adult Basic Education
Provides basic classes for English, Math and Computers. These classes do not count as college credit but students are more prepared for college classes and the workforce. Courses offered in person or online.
Basic Computer Skills
Provides a low-cost, non credit course to help people improve their computer skills. Includes basic computer operations, email, zoom, canvas, Word, PowerPoint, keyboarding and more.
English as a Second Language (ESOL)
Offers six levels of classes to help non-native speakers of English improve their speaking, listening, reading and writing skills.
High School+
Allows students age 18 and older to earn a high school diploma. It is a competency based GED alternative and meets the requirements for a high school diploma for employment, financial aid applications, and admission to a community or technical college. Traditional GED prep classes and testing are also available.
I-Best
Allows students to increase literacy and work skills. Two instructors are in the classroom, toe to teach the professional/technical skills, and the other instructor teaches reading, writing, math or English language.
Downtown Seattle Learning Center offered by WorkSource at Downtown Seattle Affiliate
Offers ESL, Adult Basic Education (ABE), GED and the External Diploma Program (EDP). Teaches computer familiarity, office basics, work readiness skills and other workshops. Services include career and skills assessment.
Offers services and workshops for job seekers.
Services for all job seekers:
- Job postings, a job bank with computers, resume assistance, phones and fax machine, open computer lab
- Resume, cover letter, interview skills and technology workshops
- Job fairs, hiring events, employer panels and industry forums
- Full service Learning Center operated by Renton Technical College offering ESL, Adult Basic Education, GED and the High School 21+ diploma program.
Employment workshops include the following classes:
- Computer Assisted Job Search: Provides tools and assistance to conduct an effective job search. This includes setting up an email account, learning where to apply online, completing an online application, converting a resume to text only, posting a resume online and learning about career exploration tools. Basic computer skills are required.
- Beginning Internet: Teaches how to use the Internet for job search purposes. No computer experience necessary, however Keyboarding and Mouse class highly encouraged as a prerequisite.
- Beginning PC Skills: Computer tutorial to help gain speed and confidence on a computer. Will teach how to manipulate a computer and create a document, as well as how to improve typing speed. All levels are welcome.
- Mock Interview: Teaches valuable interviewing tips and provides the opportunity to practice frequently in a supportive and realistic environment.
- Resume Critique: Provides resume critique and assistance from an employment specialist. Must have an electronic version of your resume, either on a flash drive or within/attached to an email. Must have two job descriptions of jobs you wish to apply to. Limit 8 people per workshop.
- Resume & Cover Letters: Teaches how to write a compelling cover letter and resume. Basic computer skills and/or typing experience preferred.
- Women's Worth & Rights in the Workplace: Provides tips and tools for effectively evaluating your worth and negotiation power. Will also cover local, state and federal labor standards and what to do when your rights at work are violated.
- Interview Skills: Practice responding to typical interview questions and begin the necessary preparation to ace a job interview.
Community and Family Support Services offered at Entiat Valley Community Services Food Bank
Connects directly with individuals on a one-on-one basis to assess and address the needs of each individual, and to provide services according to the need.
Connects directly with individuals on a one-on-one basis to assess and address the needs of each individual, and to provide services according to the need. Programs include: Community Garden ( helps needy people with seeds and plants to grow at home); Benefit Services (assists with applying for SSI/SSDI, Veterans benefits, SNAP, referrals to shelters, and other services); firewood for those whose only resource is wood for cooking and heating; free ESL classes; clothing for children and families in need; computer lab; basic computer classes to learn internet skills, word, and email; and Spirit of Giving Fest, which is a free holiday meal, including caroling and games for children.