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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 class 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 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.

Winter Class - (Jan. 9 – March 7)

Spring Class  (March 19 – May 12)
Last day to register is March 28.

LAKEWOOD

Pierce College Fort Steilacoom Call (253) 964-6657
9401 Farwest Drive S.W., Lakewood
Day and evening classes are available. Please call for the schedule.

WINTER CLASSES (Jan. 10 – March 21)

  • Last day to register for returning students:
    • session #1 = Jan. 24
    • session #2 = Feb. 7
    • session #3 = Feb. 22

  • Mandatory new student orientations for the winter session will be held:
    • session #1 = Jan. 9
    • session #2 = Jan. 23
    • session #3 = Feb. 6

SPRING CLASSES (April 3 – June 13)

  • Last day to register for returning students:
    • session #1 = April 16
    • session #2 = April 30
    • session #3 = May 14

  • Mandatory new student orientations for the spring session will be held:
    • session #1 = April 2
    • session #2 = April 16
    • session #3 = April 30

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 p.m. to 8:15 p.m.

WINTER CLASSES (Jan. 10 – March 21)

  • Last day to register:
    • session #1 = Jan. 24
    • session #2 = Feb. 7
    • session #3 = Feb. 22

SPRING CLASSES (April 9 – June 14)

  • Last day to register:
    • session #1 = April 20
    • session #2 = May 4
    • session #3 = May 11



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

Mondays through Thursdays from 8:15 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.

WINTER CLASSES (Jan. 10 – March 21)

  • Last day to register:
    • session #1 = Jan. 24
    • session #2 = Feb. 7
    • session #3 = Feb. 22

SPRING CLASSES (April 9 – June 14)

  • Last day to register:
    • session #1 = April 20
    • session #2 = May 4
    • session #3 = May 11

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.

New student orientation for the first session will be held January 9, 2012.

WINTER CLASSES (Jan. 10 – March 21)

  • Last day to register for returning students:
    • session #1 = Jan. 24
    • session #2 = Feb. 7
    • session #3 = Feb. 22

  • Mandatory new student orientations for the winter session will be held:
    • session #1 = Jan. 9
    • session #2 = Jan. 23
    • session #3 = Feb. 6

SPRING CLASSES (April 3 – June 13)

  • Last day to register for returning students:
    • session #1 = April 16
    • session #2 = April 30
    • session #3 = May 14

  • Mandatory new student orientations for the spring session will be held:
    • session #1 = April 2
    • session #2 = April 16
    • session #3 = April 30

Pierce County Skills Center - Puyallup - Call (253) 964-7325
16117 Canyon Road E., Puyallup
Mondays through Thursdays from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

WINTER CLASSES (Jan. 10 – March 21)

  • Last day to register:
    • session #1 = Jan. 24
    • session #2 = Feb. 7
    • session #3 = Feb. 22

SPRING CLASSES (April 9 – June 14)

  • Last day to register:
    • session #1 = April 20
    • session #2 = May 4
    • session #3 = May 11

TACOMA

Goodwill Industries (free childcare available) Call (253) 840-8463 for more information.
714 S 27th Street, Tacoma, Room 313

Mondays through Thursdays from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

WINTER CLASSES (Jan. 10 – March 21)

  • Last day to register:
    • session #1 = Jan. 24
    • session #2 = Feb. 7
    • session #3 = Feb. 22

SPRING CLASSES (April 3 – June 13)

  • Last day to register:
    • session #1 = April 16
    • session #2 = April 30
    • session #3 = May 14

 

Praise Covenant Church (free childcare available) Call (253) 964-7325 for more information.
1611 85th Street E., Tacoma

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

WINTER CLASSES (Jan. 10 – March 21)

  • Last day to register:
    • session #1 = Jan. 24
    • session #2 = Feb. 7
    • session #3 = Feb. 22

SPRING CLASSES (April 9 – June 13)

  • Last day to register:
    • session #1 = April 20
    • session #2 = May 4
    • session #3 = May 11

 

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.