Prepare for transfer to American Universities
Intensive English helps prepare international students to study at American colleges and universities with small classes and personal attention from highly qualified instructors.
Our advanced level offers academic preparation classes and opportunities for students to experience regular college classes. After Intensive English students may continue their academic study at Green River College for two years, then transfer to a four-year university in the U.S. to complete their bachelor's degree. Our students have transferred to University of Washington, University of Southern California, Purdue University, University of Michigan, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, and many other top American universities nationwide.
Levels 1 - 3: Basic English
Kent Campus
Students work on basic English skills in the first three levels at Green River's Kent Campus.
Learn important skills:
- English: grammar, writing, reading, oral communication
- Academic: process writing, presentations, research, note-taking
- Study skills: organization, teamwork
- Culture: interact with American and international students, study American life, learn campus/community resources
Levels 4 - 5: Academic Prep
Auburn Campus
Students focus on academic studies in level four and five at Green River's main campus.
After Intensive English, students may:
- Continue in academic studies at Green River
- Apply to other U.S. colleges or universities
- Return home with enhanced English skills for their work or studies
Yu Sato
Transferred to:UC Berkeley BS, UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine
“After studying English (IESL) at Green River for a year, I then studied another 2 years in the academic program. In 2013, I transferred to UC Berkeley. I am now pursuing further education at the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine, the #1 School of veterinary medicine in the world. I cannot describe how much I appreciate Green River College. I would not have been able to make it this far without my time at GRC.”
Major: Molecular Environmental Biology
Country: Japan
Jiacheng Liu (Tyler)
Transferred to: UCLA
“Green River College offers a great program that is open to every level of student. You can start from Intensive English classes and transfer to a top university.”
Major: Electrical Engineering
Country: China
Contact Us
Phone: 253-288-3300
Fax: 253-333-4940
Email: international@greenriver.edu
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Upcoming Dates
Application deadline for students transferring from within the U.S. is by 8 a.m. on the first day of the quarter.
| Winter Quarter |
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| Classes Start: |
| 2 January 2019 |
| Classes End: |
| 22 March 2019 |
| Spring Quarter |
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| Preferred Application Deadline: |
| 15 February 2019 |
| Airport Arrival & Housing Move-in Day: |
| 26 March 2019 |
| Orientation & Testing Begins: |
| 27 March 2019 |
| Classes Start: |
| 1 April 2019 |
| Classes End: |
| 14 June 2019 |
Location
Green River College
IVD Building
12401 SE 320th Street
Auburn, WA USA 98092-3699