About the Intensive English Program

Our goal is to help students gain the English skills they need in a dynamic and positive learning environment.

Intensive English (ESL) Highlights:

• More than 150 students from more than 20 countries
• Prepares students who need English for high school, college, or university studies, and English for personal use
• Highly qualified and experienced English language instructors
• Average class size: 17
• Five Levels (beginning to advanced)
• INTENSIVE study = Students learn a lot of English with classes in English, active participation in class, daily homework, and numerous quizzes and tests to check on progress
• Students take four classes for study and practice in different skill areas:
           Reading • Writing • Grammar • Speaking/Listening
• Special Level 4 + 5 Speaking/Listening classes:
           Pronunciation
           Advanced Speaking/Listening
           College Preparation
           Partners in Service (Volunteer Experience)
• Intensive ESL Computer Lab and Resource Room
• International Student Services helps students with student visas, applying to Edmonds CC, housing, orientation, and advising