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• Small class size with enthusiastic, experienced instructors

• Intensive English sessions starting in January, April, June, and September

• Located near U.S. headquarters of successful high-tech companies: Microsoft, Amazon.com, Expedia, Real Networks, Starbucks, Costco

• Named one of the ten best community colleges in the United States by Rolling Stone magazine

• Recognized nationally for our “outstanding and innovative work in international education”

Curriculum :
Intensive English / University Preparation (UP) is an AAIEP (American Association of Intensive English Programs), Certified Intensive English program. UP is a cost-effective and rigorous program of academic excellence. It offers six levels of English language training that bring learners up to proficient levels in speaking, reading, writing, listening, and grammar. After successful completion of this program and proof of English proficiency, students can directly transfer into Bellevue College academic credit classes.

Classroom Hour :

Focus of Study :
Students can draw from a growing and active network of prominent businesses or seek out dynamic new companies for observation placement.

Benefit, Goal of this course :
The IBP program is designed to give the young professional a competitive edge in international business professions and directly apply these skills in an U.S. observation tailored to each student’s area of interest. ƒ Business training for today’s job market ƒ Small group instruction ƒ One on one advising ƒ Dynamic observation opportunities at major U. S. companies ƒ Supportive network of faculty, advisors, and staff ƒ Use of full campus resources ƒ Opportunity for academic study in areas of interest

Curriculum :
The IBP Program has been a successful experience for students since 1989. This success comes from Bellevue College’s high quality teaching and curriculum focused on English language proficiency as it relates to real world business skills and applications. Also, the surrounding Pacific Northwest region in Washington State offers a wealth of observation opportunities as well as fun and exciting activities on and off the campus.The IBP Program consists of four quarters of IBP, English, and college level classes. In their 4th quarter, students participate in a 220 hour, unpaid observational period with a local company or organization.

Class schedule may vary.

•  Accounting, AA

•  Accounting, AAS-T

•  Allied Health, AAS-T

•  Business Management, AA

•  Business Management, AAS-T

•  Business Technology, AA

•  Criminal Justice, AAS-T

•  Diagnostic Ultrasound Technology, AA

•  Digital Marketing, AAS-T

•  Digital Media Arts, AA

•  Early Childhood Education, AA

•  Early Childhood Education, AAS-T

•  Information Systems, AAS-T

•  Interior Studies, AA

•  Marketing Management, AA

•  Molecular Sciences Technician, AAS-T

•  Network Services and Computing Systems, AAS-T

•  Neurodiagnostic Technology, AA

•  Nuclear Medicine Technology, AA

•  Nursing, AAS-T

•  Radiation Therapy, AA

•  Radiologic Technology, AA

•  Robotics and Artificial Intelligence, AAS-T

BC has NO residence halls for students.Bellevue College (BC) refers all housing requests to outside agencies. Belows are the three reputable, privately owned homestay agencies from which students can choose. Please do not send your housing application and placement fee to BC. Homestay and/or Houseshare:

 

*American Homestay Network 

-8201 164th Ave NE, Suite 200 - Redmond, WA 98052

-Main contact person: Ms. Michelle Harden

-Tel: 425-285-4466   

-Fax: 925-396 7063

 

*USA International, Inc. 

-9614 NE 201st Street - Bothell, WA 98011 - U.S.A.

-Main contact person: Ms. Emi Khosraw

-Tel: 425-483-5974   

-Fax: 425-485-1891

-info@ushomestay.com

-Placement fee: $250 ($350 for students under 18 years old)

-Homestay stipend: $650/month

-Airport Pickup fee: $125/every day

 

*Intercultural Homestays & Services, Inc. 

-P.O. Box 27184 - Seattle, WA 98165-1584 - U.S.A.

-Main contact person: Ms. Eileen Beaupre

-Tel: 206-367-5332   

-Fax: 206-367-5320

  -Placement fee: $250

-Homestay stipend: $625/month

-Airport Pickup fee: $100 for OUTSIDE regular work hours (M- F: 8:30AM-4:30PM)

 

Furnished Hotel/Apartment option near BC Main Campus:

-Extended Stay Hotels in Bellevue-Factoria

-Main contact person: Ms. Bethany Santos 3700 132nd Ave SE - Bellevue, WA 98006 - U.S.A.

-Tel: 425-865-8680   

-Fax: 425-865-8989

 

*Larkspur Landing Home Suite Hotel

-Main contact person: Ms. Megan Frodge 15805 SE 37th St - Bellevue, WA 98006 - U.S.A.

-Tel: 425-373-1212   

-Fax: 425-373-1500

 

*Catalina Apartment Community

-Main contact person: Ms. Adrienne Cataline 2210 Richards Rd (2210 132nd Ave SE) - Bellevue, WA 98005 - U.S.A.

-Tel: 425-746-5400   

-Fax: 425-650-7466

 

Long Term Apartment Rental:

*Rent Jungle.com

-Online Resource

-Main contact person: Mr. Josef Bookert

-Tel: 877-300-2505, ext.4 

 

*Central Park East

-Main contact person: Ms. Jenay Meckling 15207 NE 16th Place - Bellevue, WA 98007 - U.S.A.

Tel: 425-746-6909   

Fax: 425-957-9324

- 36 to UW Seattle (2020 TOP 62)

- 7 to UC Davis (2020 TOP 39), 6 to UCLA

(2020 TOP 20), 6 to UC San Diego (2020 TOP

37), 4to UCSB (2020 TOP 34), 3 to UCB

 (2020

TOP 22)

- 18 to Seattle U (2020 TOP 139)

- 6 to UM Twin Cities (2020 TOP 70)

- 4 to Northeastern (2020 TOP 40)

- 3 to UIUC (2020 TOP 48)

- Other schools include U of Southern

California (2020 TOP 22), U of Michigan Ann

Arbor (2020 TOP 25), Georgia Tech & UNC

Chapel Hill (both 2020 TOP 29), U of

Wisconsin Madison (2020 TOP 46), Purdue

(2020 TOP 57), Rutgers (2020 TOP 62), SUNY

Buffalo & Binghamton (both 2020 TOP 79),

renowned art schools such as SCAD and

SAIC