Sections
Academic English
Improve your academic English and prepare to study at an American college or university.
Improve your academic reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills.
Small class size guarantee – 3-8 students, 8 students maximum.
Beginning to advanced levels.
Students get free academic advising and help with university applications.
TOEFL and IELTS prep courses are also available.
Full-Time Options – suitable for F-1 student visa holders:
Academic Intensive English Package 18
Academic Intensive English Package 20
Academic Super Intensive English Package
Part-Time Options:
University Pathways
You can use completion of ALPS levels to fulfill the English proficiency requirement at many Seattle-area colleges and universities.
This means that you can transfer from ALPS to a college or university without a TOEFL or IELTS score after you complete the required ALPS level!
For more information about ALPS university pathways, visit our University Pathways page.
Test Prep - TOEFL or IELTS
Improve your TOEFL or IELTS score and prepare to study at an American university.
Learn the format of the test and practice each question type.
Get personalized feedback on your weaknesses.
Small class size guarantee – 3-8 students, 8 students maximum.
You must be ALPS Level 4 (CEFR Level B2) or above to take these classes. We will give you a placement test to determine your level.
If your English level isn’t high enough yet, you can take our Academic English classes for a few sessions first.
Full-Time Options:
Improve your academic English and prepare for your exam.
Academic Intensive English Package 18
Choose Option B: Intensive Test Prep + 2 Special Topics
Academic Intensive English Package 20
Choose Option B: Intensive Speaking & Listening + Intensive Test Prep
or Option C: Intensive Reading & Writing + Intensive Test Prep
Academic Super Intensive English Package 20
Choose Option B: Intensive Speaking & Listening + Intensive Test Prep + Special Topics
or Option C: Intensive Reading & Writing + Intensive Test Prep + Special Topics
Part-Time Options:
Focus on preparing for your exam.
Intensive Test Prep – TOEFL or IELTS
SACM Scholarship Students
ALPS is on the list of SACM-approved ESL schools.
Small class size guarantee – 3-8 students, 8 students maximum.
Beginning to advanced levels.
We have many flexible options to study 20 hours per week or more!
We have an easy transfer process.
Full-Time Options for F-1 Students:
Academic Intensive English Package 20
Academic Super Intensive English Package
Part-time study is also available for SACM F-2 visa holders:
Group Speaking & Listening Combo