English as a Second Language (ESL)
Enrollment Information:
Registration for the Winter quarter of ESL classes will open mid-November.
Winter Quarter ESL Class Schedule:
- Morning ESL classes are Monday-Thursday 9 am-12 pm (noon). Levels 1-4 are 100% in-person. Levels 5-6 are run as hybrid (2 days in person, 2 days online).
- Evening ESL classes are Monday-Thursday 6 pm-9 pm. Students taking evening classes will have the option of being 100% in-person or 100% online.
If you have questions or need help, please call 206-934-5363 or email southbts@seattlecolleges.edu. Our current office hours are Monday - Thursday 10am - 2pm.
English as a Second Language classes are offered to adults at beginning, intermediate and advanced levels. Classes cost $25 and are offered either online or hybrid, in the morning or evening.
Conversation, pronunciation, reading, writing, and 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.
All of our ESL classes lead students toward college and career readiness. To learn more about our career pathways, visit our I-BEST/Career Training page.
View a sample schedule and quarterly to-do list
Please Note: The Basic & Transitional Studies program serves immigrants, US residents, and refugees only. Individuals who are in this country with Student (F-1, M-1), B (visitor), or J (nanny or au pair) visas are not eligible for Basic & Transitional Studies.
International students (F, M visas) should contact the International Programs Office at 206.934.5360 or email IntlFutureStudent@seattlecolleges.edu for additional information. Visitors (B, J visas) should contact Continuing Education at Seattle Central College at 206.934.5448.
Before entering the ESL program, students must take an in-person English Assessment. New students, or those who have not attended classes in the last six months, must complete the ESL Online Application to register for your English Assessment.