Adult Literacy and ESL offered at Tacoma Area Literacy Council
One-on-one tutoring or group classes for reading and writing, ESL, and citizenship.
Operates under the philosophy of "Each one, teach one"
Provides individual tutors to help adults learn and improve basic reading and writing skills, and provides one-on-one tutoring in English as a Second Language.
Learners meet with the tutor in a mutually agreeable public place, such as a library.
Learner and tutor decide together the days times to meet.
Also offers group classes. Small classes are also offered at several locations around Pierce County. The TALC website has additional information about the locations and times for those classes.
English Language Acquisition offered at Yakima Valley College
Provides English Language Acquisition classes, which is the study of English by non- or limited English-speaking adults who want to learn English.
YVC offers English Language Acquisition classes, which is the study of English by non- or limited English-speaking adults who want to learn English. Classes combine listening, speaking, reading, and writing with an emphasis on listening and speaking skills. Classes are offered in various locations throughout the Yakima Valley and online with both daytime and evening options.
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
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.
Section 8 Employment offered by YWCA Seattle King Snohomish
Offers one-on-one employment assistance for King County public housing and Section 8 residents; includes job training and technology instruction, GED, ESL, and ABE assistance, and peer-supported services.
Offers one-on-one employment assistance for King County public housing and Section 8 residents, designed to reduce barriers between public housing residents and their neighbors in the surrounding community. Includes job training and technology instruction, GED, ESL, and ABE assistance, and peer-supported services.
English as a Second Language (ESL) offered at Pierce College Fort Steilacoom
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.
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.
English as a Second Language offered at Country Homes Christian Church
Provides volunteer tutoring on a one-to-one basis for foreign adults who desire improved English language skills and classes in citizenship.
Provides volunteer tutoring on a one-to-one basis for foreign adults who desire improved English language skills and classes in citizenship. Also provides limited transportation to and from the school.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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
English Language Acquisition offered at Yakima Valley College's Toppenish Learning Center
Provides English Language Acquisition classes, which is the study of English by non- or limited English-speaking adults who want to learn English.
YVC offers English Language Acquisition classes, which is the study of English by non- or limited English-speaking adults who want to learn English. Classes combine listening, speaking, reading, and writing with an emphasis on listening and speaking skills. Classes are offered in various locations throughout the Yakima Valley and online with both daytime and evening options.