• Located 30 miles north of Seattle, in a safe, scenic residential area.
• Easy access to Seattle, Vancouver (Canada), and hiking and skiing areas.
• Accredited, state-approved community college, offering one-year and two-year certificates and associate degrees.
• Student population of 8000, with a small and close-knit international student program of 59 students from 18 countries.
• Start in ESL or college courses, or both, depending on language skills.
• Affordable tuition of approximately $8,250 per year.
• University transfer programs and technical training programs.
• Host family program, orientation, activities and personalized advising services.
• Apply any time during the year.
• Modern computer, science, graphics and photography labs.

English as a Second Language: Many international students start in our ESL program, taught by an experienced team of instructors. Our ESL program is designed to help you learn English and prepare for regular college courses and life in the USA. Our ESL program provides a bridge to college classes as soon as students are ready.

Some students arrive with good English skills and combine ESL classes with regular classes, or go immediately into regular college classes.

University Transfer: EvCC offers a wide range of university transfer degree programs which prepare students to transfer to a university as third-year students. Our international students have transferred to such schools as the University of Washington, Seattle University, University of Utah, Arizona State University, and many others.

Technical Training: We offer many technical training programs in specific fields, such as business, computer networking, aviation maintenance, graphics, photography, Videography/Media, and more. These programs are usually one or two years long.

How to Apply: Submit an application at least 8-12 weeks before the time you intend to arrive. We are happy to send you an application packet. Use the addresses above to contact us. A TOEFL score is helpful, but not required^*. See our Website for a full description of how to apply, as well as for a list of our programs.

^* Students are given a placement test upon arrival and are placed in appropriate classes based on test scores.

A few words from our students:

Instructors are very friendly. I always felt that I was a part of class. I have met many people at EvCC and learned how to communicate with people not only (learning) English." -- Hiroko Goto ( graduate)/Japan

It is a good opportunity to learn about everything, not just English. You will learn about how the culture is here and American way of life. Everett is a nice and beautiful town, pretty close to Seattle. What an awesome city!! At Everett Community College you'll find people from everywhere of the world. It is a good place to meet a lot of people. --Rebeca Yrureta/Venezuela

I like everything here, my teachers, my friends, especially the library and librarians. They have good service. -- Sontaya Juiyim/Thailand

My English teachers are very friendly and they are always willing to help you. My advisor is also enthusiastic to help and cares about you. I like the wonderful surroundings of Washington State. -- Yoshiko Inose/Japan