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English as a Second Language

Our highly successful Integrated ESL classes are designed to meet the language and life skills needs of our immigrant community. Classes meet 8-12 hours per week, with a choice of classes in the mornings, afternoons and evenings. We also offer our ESL students additional classes in Computer Basics, Reading Improvement, Job Readiness and Transition to College.

Cost: $25 tuition fee per quarter. Tuition Waiver available for those who qualify.

Students who are on B-1, B-2, F1, M1, or J1 Visas must register for classes listed under the International education section

To Get Registered:

All new students should call to sign up for an Orientation (for Testing and Registration) or come directly to the off-campus class.

Puyallup (253) 840-8463
Testing and registration: Mondays at 10am or 5pm in Room A159.

Ft. Steilacoom (253) 964-7325
For Spanish Speaker (253) 964-6701
Testing and registration: Please call 253-964-7325 or stop by The Welcome Center for an appointment.

Classes are available on campus and at the following offsite locations:

Pierce College Puyallup - 1601 39th Ave SE, Puyallup

  • Zeiger Elementary School - 13008 94th Ave E, Puyallup
  • Daffodil Elementary School - 1509 Valley Ave E, Sumner
Pierce College Ft Steilacoom - 9401 Farwest Dr. SW, Lakewood
  • Korean American Assoc. - 8645 Pacific Ave, Bldg A, Tacoma
  • Fife Alternative High School - 5802 20th St E, Room 4, Fife
  • *Praise Covenant Church - 1611 85th St. E., Tacoma
  • *Lakeview Hope Academy - 10501 47th Ave. SW., Lakewood
  • Fort Lewis - Stone Education Center, 6242 Colorado Ave., Ft. Lewis
  • All Saints Episcopal Church - 206 E. 96th St., Tacoma
  • *Latino Night School (Clover Park HS) - 11023 Gravelly Lake Drive SW, Lakewood
* Free Childcare

Are you an international student? Check out the International site.