- We offer affordable, professional and technical training for today’s careers and tomorrow’s opportunities. - All of our associate degree programs have public articulation and transfer opportunities to colleges and universities. - LWTech’s vibrant and beautiful Kirkland campus is open to students, faculty, staff, and community members.
Lake Washington Institute of Technology (LWTech)About the
Lake Washington Institute of Technology (LWTech) was founded in 1949, and is the only public institute of technology in the state of Washington. LWTech offers 11 applied bachelor's degrees, 41 associate degrees, and 83 professional certificates in 41 areas of study, including STEM-focused programs in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math.
Focus of Study : The Intensive English Program at Lake Washington Institute of Technology, is designed to provide a solid foundation in the English language and the skills necessary to be successful in college and university courses. LWTech offers 5 levels of English language training for international students who have not met the English proficiency requirement for their intended academic program.
Benefit, Goal of this course :
How does the College Bridge Level Program Work?
- Students are enrolled in the IEP version of the college’s Academic I-Best Program—which means some classmates are US students.
- In the classroom, there are two instructors: content instructor and basic skills (IEP College Transition) instructor. The basic skills instructor is in both English and college level course 50% of the time; benefit of this second instructor is infinite.
- Basic skills instructor can be the voice of the IEP/I-BEST students—request clarification of terms being taught, point out important vocabulary, and be in the classroom as an extra resource for the IEP/I-BEST students
- Additional three credit class (INTL 095) is taught by the basic skills instructor.
Curriculum :
Levels 1-4
Student are enrolled in 20 hours of reading, writing, listening and speaking, and grammar.
Level Class
Level 1 Low Beginning ESL (INTL 016)
Level 2 High Beginning ESL (INTL 030)
Level 3 Low Intermediate ESL (INTL 040)
Level 4 High Intermediate ESL (INTL 050)
Level 5 (College Bridge)
3 Instructors + 2 Academic Classes + 1 Support Class
Students in Level 5 (Bridge) of the IEP enroll in three linked courses in a Learning Community Environment for 13 credits total. ENGL 093 - Beginning English (5 credits), one selective college level course (5credits), and INTL 095 - IEP College Transition (3 credits).
Classroom Hour :
Students in the Intensive English Program are required to take 20 credit hours per quarter.
Focus of Study : The Intensive English Program at Lake Washington Institute of Technology, is designed to provide a solid foundation in the English language and the skills necessary to be successful in college and university courses. LWTech offers 5 levels of English language training for international students who have not met the English proficiency requirement for their intended academic program.
Benefit, Goal of this course :
How does the College Bridge Level Program Work?
- Students are enrolled in the IEP version of the college’s Academic I-Best Program—which means some classmates are US students.
- In the classroom, there are two instructors: content instructor and basic skills (IEP College Transition) instructor. The basic skills instructor is in both English and college level course 50% of the time; benefit of this second instructor is infinite.
- Basic skills instructor can be the voice of the IEP/I-BEST students—request clarification of terms being taught, point out important vocabulary, and be in the classroom as an extra resource for the IEP/I-BEST students
- Additional three credit class (INTL 095) is taught by the basic skills instructor.
Curriculum :
Levels 1-4
Student are enrolled in 20 hours of reading, writing, listening and speaking, and grammar.
Level Class
Level 1 Low Beginning ESL (INTL 016)
Level 2 High Beginning ESL (INTL 030)
Level 3 Low Intermediate ESL (INTL 040)
Level 4 High Intermediate ESL (INTL 050)
Level 5 (College Bridge)
3 Instructors + 2 Academic Classes + 1 Support Class
Students in Level 5 (Bridge) of the IEP enroll in three linked courses in a Learning Community Environment for 13 credits total. ENGL 093 - Beginning English (5 credits), one selective college level course (5credits), and INTL 095 - IEP College Transition (3 credits).
Classroom Hour :
Students in the Intensive English Program are required to take 20 credit hours per quarter.
Course Information
Schedule
12, 24, 36, 48 Weeks
Accommodation
Homestay, Off-campus Residence
Qualification
N/A
Course Schedule
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Fees
School's Admin fee
Tuition
12 Week
24 Week
36 Week
48 Week
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(USD)$ 3,187 / Week
(USD)$ 6,374 / Week
(USD)$ 9,561 / Week
(USD)$ 12,748 / Week
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Accommodation Fee
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Homestay
On-Campus Dorm/residence
Off-Campus residence
Airport Pickup
Other Charges
Remarks / Other Information
* Dates and Fees are approximate and may change without prior notice.
Location
Accommodation
Housing
International students have a number of options for housing around LWTech base on your personal need and lifestyle. Housing options include: homestay, shared housing, or apartments. We strongly recommend that students who are 16 or 17 live with a host family. Students and parents/legal guardians are responsible for making housing decisions and arrangements. LWTech provides resources to assist with finding housing, but cannot make housing arrangements for applicants, nor monitor individual living arrangements.
Homestay Agencies
Living with an American host family gives students the opportunity to practice their English and make lifelong friends. The providers listed below offer a variety of options. To arrange a homestay, you will need to contact an agency directly to make all of the arrangements. Airport pickup service is provided through your homestay provider (please check their website for details).
Intercultural Homestays & Services
13751 Lake City Way NE, Seattle, WA 98125
(206) 367-5332 (phone/text)
(800) 340-9088 (toll free)
Apply at least 60 days before arrival.
Students 16 years of age or older may apply.
ABODE Homestays
20126 Ballinger Way NE #84
Shoreline, WA 98155
(206) 527-8654
Apply at least 30 days before arrival.
Students 16 years of age or older may apply.
USA International, Inc.
Address: 9614 NE 201st ST
Bothell, WA 98011 USA
(425) 483-5974
Apply at least 30 days before arrival.
Students 16 years of age or older may apply.
Apartment/Shared Housing
USA International, Inc.
Address: 9614 NE 201st ST
Bothell, WA 98011 USA
(425) 483-5974
Apply at least 30 days before arrival
Students 16 years of age or older may apply
Independent Housing Options
There are several apartment homes near the Kirkland campus. Living in an apartment gives a student the ability to live independently. Keep in mind that renting an apartment may involve a fixed-term lease. There are services to help international students find an apartment before you arrive.
CORT Destination Services
A good resource for finding apartments before you arrive.
Other Apartment Search Websites
ForRent.com
Apartment Guide
Apartment Finder
Trulia
RentCafe
ApartmentList
RentHoop - Users must have a Facebook account to access the app.
More Resources
In My Area is a free resource helping students, workers, and extended stay visitors find providers and compare utilities services (Internet, cable, home services) available in your area. Find out which internet providers are available in your area, along with the plans, speeds, and features they offer.
Surrounding Area
The college’s main campus is in the city of Kirkland just east of Lake Washington. The surrounding area offers numerous outdoor recreational opportunities and a wealth of diverse arts, entertainment and cultural attractions. Kirkland is located just 15 miles east of Seattle and less than an hour from the foothills of the Cascade Mountains.
Kirkland has a strong local economy with a healthy mix of small business, corporate headquarters, light industrial and manufacturing and a growing base of high tech, biotech, and home-based businesses. It is also close to the major employment centers of Seattle and Bellevue, and major employers like Boeing, Paccar, and Microsoft.
Facilities
Campus Amenities
Campus Dining
Bookstore
Computer Lab
More Amenities
Dental Clinic
Study Spaces and Copy Machines
Meditation Room
Computer Repair Workshop
Auto Repair Workshop
Early Learning Center (Daycare)
Student Support
Workforce Support Services
RISE Center
Disability Support Services
More Student Support
TRIO
Information Technology Services
Counseling
International Students
Campus Public Safety
Diversity
Reporting
Resources for Students
Library
Tutoring Resources at LWTech
Career Services
More Resources for Students
Supplemental Instruction
The Learning Lab
eLearning
Innovation Lab
Essential Skills Office
Student Success Workshops
Wellness Resources
Glossary of Terms
Getting to the school from the airport
Arriving in Seattle (Seattle-Tacoma International Airport)
If you arranged housing through one of the homestay agencies, airport pick-up can be arranged as part of the service. You will be met at the airport by the agency or host family. Be sure to keep in close contact with your homestay agency regarding flight arrival information.
Airport Shuttle
Shuttle Express provides reasonably priced airport transfer service to the Kirkland area. If you need an airport transfer when you arrive in Seattle, or returning to the airport, simply click on the link below to conveniently make a reservation online. We recommend you schedule your transfer as soon as you have your flight and housing information.
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