Central: (206) 934-4180
North: (206) 934-7303
South: (206) 934-5363
SVI: (206) 934-4935
Adult Basic Education (ABE) classes are for adults who already know English but wish to improve their basic reading, writing, and math skills. Students can start at a level matching their current skills and progress at their own pace. Classes in basic math, reading, writing and communication skills are designed to help adults become more self-sufficient, improve their job prospects, prepare for the high school equivalency options, such as General Education Development (GED) or qualify for entry into post-secondary education programs. Course descriptions are listed under ABE. Classes are non-credit. Tuition is low, currently $25 per quarter (subject to change).
Central: seattlecentral.edu/basic/abe-ged.php North: northseattle.edu/programs/abe-ged South: southseattle.edu/programs/adultedu.htm SVI: sviweb.sccd.ctc.edu/p_bs_abe.htm
English as a Second Language (ESL) classes, (levels 2-4 at North) (1-5 at Central and South), are offered to help non-native speakers communicate in English and increase their understanding of American culture. Conversation, pronunciation, reading, writing, and grammar are taught through topics important to adult students. These non-credit courses cost $25 per quarter tuition (subject to change). Course descriptions are found under ESL. When students test high enough, they can move on to Advanced ESL (ESL 093-099), which concentrate on college-preparation skills. Levels 4,5, and 6 are taught at SVI in the evenings. Tuition is low, currently $25 per quarter (subject to change).
NOTE: International Students should take ESL classes through International Programs.
Central: seattlecentral.edu/basic/esl.php North: northseattle.edu/programs/esl South: southseattle.edu/programs/esl.htm SVI: sviweb.sccd.ctc.edu/p_bs_esl.htm
Note: International Students should take ESL classes through International Programs
Many students entering college or returning after some time away from studies need additional work to prepare for college-level courses. Placement is determined by performance on placement tests. For further information contact the program advisors:
Central: Basic & Transitional Studies seattlecentral.edu/getstarted/ North: ABE advisor northseattle.edu/programs South: Academic Program Advisor generalstudies.southseattle.edu
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