Host:
Washington Academy of Languages
Contact:
Sherry Schneider, ELP Director Tel: 206-682-4463 Fax: 206-224-7927 2 Nickerson Street, Suite 201 Seattle, WA 98109 USA
Established:
1979 
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Washington Academy of LanguagesDescriptionWAL offers 5-week terms year-round in a communicative, integrated program; shorter stays available. English for Academic Preparation, TOEFL Preparation and Conversational English at all levels. Special part-time classes in TOEIC Prep, TOEFL Prep, Business Communications and Pronunciation & Conversation also available each term. Custom Programs for individuals and special groups available year-round.
LocationSeattle is a safe, mid-sized city offering many cultural and recreational opportunities. Nearby mountains and sea provide additional winter and summer activities. Canada, a popular weekend trip, is 2 1/2 hours from Seattle by car.
Teaching QualificationsOur teachers have an MA in TESOL or a related field and lots of experience teaching all skills to post-secondary ESL students. Most of them have lived overseas and speak other languages.
Course InformationGeneral English: Yes
English for Academic Purposes (EAP): Yes
English for Business: Yes
Other Programs:Graduate Certificate in Teaching ESL, Business English, Medical English, TOEFL and TOEIC Preparation, Pronunciation and Conversation, English Study/Tours, Customized Programs.
Private Classes: Yes
Customised Groups: Yes
Maximum Class Size: 15
Average Class Size: 8
Levels:
Beginner Levels: 2
Intermediate Levels: 3
Advanced Levels: 2
Advanced levels have separate tracks for Conversation and Academic Preparation
Minimum Hours Required Per Week: 20
Maximum Hours Per Week: 28
Part Time Available: Yes
Session Length:
5 week terms year-round. In 2008, terms begin on January 7, February 11, March 17, April 21, May 27, June 30, August 4, September 8, October 13 and November 17.
Student Origins and Enrollments
Student Origins:
Africa: 3%
Asia: 50%
Europe: 15%
Latin America: 30%
Middle East: 2%
Average Enrollments:
February: 30
July: 50
October: 30
FacilitiesLocated next to Seattle Pacific University (SPU), WAL is approximately 10 minutes north of downtown Seattle. WAL partners with SPU to offer World Language and graduate Teacher Education courses for university credit. Students have easy access to the campus and can use campus facilities. WAL has Student Services, bookstore and reception, Student Lounge and classrooms all on one floor. Computers are available in the classrooms. The school has lovely views of the Lake Washington Ship Canal.
FeesFees based on a session length of 4 weeks. Fees may have changed since this information was published — check for latest information. Included means that this service is provided at no extra charge.
Optional Fees:
Homestay placement, airport pick-up
Notes on Fees:
Tuition minimum is for 20 hours weekly.
AccommodationsHomestay: $560
Apartment: $600 - 1000
Hotel: $80 - 400
Homestays include private room and 3 meals daily for $140/week. Hosted homeshares available for $90/week (students buy & cook their own food). Apartments often require a lease (lower end cost is for unfurnished). Fee is monthly. Seattle has a wide range of hotel accommodations. The lower end fee is for WAL students. Student ServicesNew student orientation, housing assistance and placement service, airport pick-up service, college advising and application service, counseling and cross-cultural enrichment activities Educational Service OpportunitiesStudents completing the College Preparation course may apply for admission to many U.S. colleges and universities without the TOEFL. College advising, conversation partner, volunteer placement, and student activities program also available. TransportationBus (free in downtown Seattle), train (for national rail service), SeaTac International Airport Application InformationContact Washington Academy of Languages or visit the website at http://wal.org/esl/application/index.html |
