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Pierce College's highly successful, integrated ESL classes are designed to meet the language and life skills needs of our immigrant community. Classes meet 6-12 hours per week and are available mornings, afternoons, and evenings.

Tuition is $25 per quarter. Tuition waivers may be available for eligible students.

Day and evening classes are available at Pierce College Fort Steilacoom (253) 964-7325 and Pierce College Puyallup (253) 840-8463. New students must attend an orientation to take a placement test and register for classes. Please call to make an appointment.

Classes are available at the following locations:

JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD

Fort Lewis, Stone Education Center Call (253) 964-6567 for more information.
Mondays through Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.


Spring (March 18 – May 11)
Last day to register is April 19 SUMMER REGISTRATION BEGINS APRIL 22

LAKEWOOD

Pierce College Fort Steilacoom Call (253) 964-6657
9401 Farwest Drive S.W., Lakewood, WA 98498

Day and evening classes are available. Please call for the schedule.

SPRING CLASSES (APRIL 2-JUNE 11)

Last day to register for returning students:

    • session #1 = April 12
    • session #2 = April 26
    • session #3 = May 10
    • session #4 = May 16

Mandatory new student orientations for the SPRING session will be held:

    • session #1 = April 1
    • session #2 = April 15
    • session #3 = April 29

Lakeview Hope Academy (free childcare available) Call (253) 964-7325 for more information.
10501 47th Avenue S.W., Lakewood

Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:00 p.m. to 8:15 p.m.

SPRING CLASSES (APRIL 8 – JUNE 13)

Last day to register for returning students:

    • session #1 = April 12
    • session #2 = April 26
    • session #3 = May 10
    • session #4 = May 16

Tillicum Elementary School (free childcare available) Call (253) 964-7325 for more information.
8514 Maple Street S.W., Lakewood

SPRING CLASSES (APRIL 8 – JUNE 13)
Mondays through Thursdays from 8:15 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.

Last day to register:

    • session #1 = April 12
    • session #2 = April 26
    • session #3 = May 10
    • session #4 = May 16

PUYALLUP

Pierce College Puyallup Call (253) 840-8463 for more information
1601 39th Avenue S.E., Puyallup
Day and evening classes are available. Please call for the schedule.

SPRING CLASSES (APRIL 2 – JUNE 11)
 

Last day to register for returning students:

    • session #1 = April 12
    • session #2 = April 26
    • session #3 = May 10
    • session #4 = May 16

Mandatory new student orientations for the SPRING session will be held:

    • session #1 = April 1
    • session #2 = April 15
    • session #3 = April 29
Pierce County Skills Center - Puyallup - Call (253) 964-7325
16117 Canyon Road E., Puyallup

SPRING CLASSES (APRIL 8 – JUNE 13)
Mondays through Thursdays from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Last day to register:

    • session #1 = April 12
    • session #2 = April 26
    • session #3 = May 10
    • session #4 = May 16

TACOMA

Goodwill Industries (free childcare available) Call (253) 840-8463 for more information.
714 S 27th Street, Tacoma, Room 313
SPRING CLASSES (APRIL 2 – JUNE 11)
Mondays through Thursdays from 5:15 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Last day to register:  

    • session #1 = April 12
    • session #2 = April 26
    • session #3 = May 10
    • session #4 = May 16

 

Our Savior Lutheran Church (free childcare available) Call (253) 964-7325 for more information. 
4519 112th Street East, Tacoma, WA  98446

Ford Middle School (free childcare available) Call (253) 964-7325 for more information. 
1602 104th Street East, Tacoma, WA – Room 401 B

Mondays, Tuesdays & Wednesdays from 6:00 p.m. to 8:15 p.m.

SPRING  CLASSES (APRIL 2-JUNE 11)

Last day to register:

    • session #1 = April 12
    • session #2 = April 26
    • session #3 = May 10
    • session #4 = May 16

Additional classes in Computer Basics, Reading Improvement, Job Readiness, and Transition to College are also available to ESL students.

Note: Students who are on B-1, B-2, F1, M1, or J1 visas must register for classes through the International Education program.

Fort Steilacoom

Phone: (253) 964-7325
Welcome Center
Cascade Bldg.- 3rd Floor

Puyallup

Phone: (253) 840-8463
ADM 159
Gaspard Administration Bldg.