Green River Community College

School Introduction

Green River Community College is an accredited two-year public college located 35 minutes south of Seattle. Our campus is a safe, friendly, and a beautiful place to study. We have a total student population of 9, 000 with nearly 400 international students from over 40 different countries. Green River offers an Intensive English Language Program, Academic Degree Programs, Job Training and Certificate Programs, as well as excellent transfer opportunities to U.S. universities including University of Washington, University of California, Indiana University and many more. Students choose Green River for its lower cost, quality education, small classes, dedicated faculty and friendly staff.

ESL Program Introduction

Why the IESL is excellent?

Faculty
• All with advanced degrees and international teaching experience
• Committed, professional
• Academic class visits for students

Student Satisfaction/Success
• Very strong student evaluations
• Consistent 80+% program retention
• Graduaes Consistent ENG 100 or higher placement on COMPASS
• Evidence that students who start in the IESL succeed.

Curriculum
• Whole language instruction to mirror whole language learning -
• Geared toward preparation for academic studies
• Academic bridge from IESL to academic studies
• Tutoring
• IESL dedicated lab

Bottom-line is that IESL students are much more closely linked and more thoroughly integrated with campus activities precisely because their instructors are, and they excel because of it!

Background Data

• Number of ESL Students: 80 - 120
• Average Class Size: 15 -17
• Hours per Week: 20 +
• Minimum Age: 16
• Housing Options: Homestay  Dormitory  Apartment
• School Setting:  Suburban 

Schedule & Fees

Summer / June-August 2004

Classes June 21 - August 13

Fall / September - December 2004

Classes September 20 - December 10

Tuition $2, 450 per quarter

Special Courses & Features

• English for Aviation
• English for Business
• English for Engineering
• English for Law
• English for Medical Professions
• Conversation Partner Program
• TOEFL Preparation Courses
• Teacher Training Courses
• English + Golf
• English + Tennis

Contact Info

Intensive English as a Second Language
Green River Community College
12401 SE 320th Street
Auburn, Washington 98092

Tel 1 253 833 9111
Fax 1 253 931 6346
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