Sections
Everyday English
- Learn and practice the English you need for daily life and social situations in the USA.
- Focus on speaking and get lots of practice in our dynamic, interactive classes.
- Make friends and meet new people in a friendly, family-like atmosphere.
- Explore the Seattle area and get extra English speaking practice with our activity program.
- Small class size guarantee – 3-8 students, 8 students maximum.
- Beginning to advanced levels.
- Private lessons (1 teacher, 1 student) also available.
- Study for 1 or more 4-week sessions!
Full-time options (suitable for F-1 student visa):
General Intensive English Package – 18 periods per week
Focus on speaking, listening, vocabulary, and grammar.
Individualized Intensive English Package – 18 periods per week
Take a combination of speaking-focused group classes and private lessons.
Part-time options:
Group Speaking & Listening Combo – 14 periods per week
Focus on speaking, vocabulary, and grammar.
Individualized Speaking & Listening Combo – 14 periods per week
Combine our Intensive Speaking & Listening group class with private lessons.
Intensive Speaking & Listening – 10 periods per week
Our most popular general English class: speaking, listening, vocabulary, and grammar.
Special Topics – 4 periods per week
New to Seattle?
Welcome to our city!
ALPS is a fantastic place to make friends and meet new people as you improve your confidence and fluency in English. Our school is a very friendly and social place!
Learn practical English and build the speaking confidence you need to thrive in your new home.
- Small class size guarantee – 3-8 students, 8 students maximum.
- Private lessons (1 teacher, 1 student) are also available.
- Study 1-6 periods per day according to your goals, schedule, and budget.
You can learn English at ALPS with many non-student visa types, including B, E, H, K, L, O, and TN/TD visas. US citizens and permanent residents can also take ALPS classes. Contact us if you have questions about your eligibility to study, or click here for more information.
Popular classes and combinations:
General Intensive English Package – 18 periods per week
Focus on speaking, vocabulary, and grammar.
Group Speaking & Listening Combo – 14 periods per week
Focus on speaking, vocabulary, and grammar.
Individualized Speaking & Listening Combo – 14 periods per week
Combine our Intensive Speaking & Listening group class with private lessons.
Intensive Speaking & Listening – 10 periods per week
Our most popular general English class: speaking, listening, vocabulary, and grammar.
1 teacher, 1 student. Focus on your individual goals.
Vacation English
- Make friends and meet new people at our friendly, diverse school.
- Practice English as you explore Seattle with the ALPS activity program.
- Flexible schedules leave time for relaxation and sightseeing.
- Small class size guarantee – 3-8 students, 8 students maximum.
- Private lessons (1 teacher, 1 student) also available.
You don’t need a student visa to study part-time at ALPS! Students with B1/B2 tourist visas or visa waivers (ESTA) can study for 17 periods per week maximum. Contact us if you have questions about your eligibility to study.
Standard ALPS sessions are 4 weeks, but partial sessions (1-3 weeks) and custom course dates are available.
Popular Vacation English Options:
Vacation English Combo – 15 periods per week
Make the most of your vacation with Intensive Speaking & Listening, Special Topics, and a 1-period private lesson on Fridays.
Group Speaking & Listening Combo – 14 periods per week
Focus on speaking, vocabulary, and grammar.
Individualized Speaking & Listening Combo – 14 periods per week
Combine our Intensive Speaking & Listening group class with private lessons.
Intensive Speaking & Listening – 10 periods per week
Our most popular general English class: speaking, listening, vocabulary, and grammar.
Special Topics – 4 periods per week
Study 2 periods per day, 2 days per week. Great for combining sightseeing and English study on a budget!
1 teacher, 1 student. Focus on your individual goals.
English for Beginners
- Learn basic communication for everyday life in Seattle.
- Practice speaking, grammar, and vocabulary.
- Learn the structure of English systematically.
- Small class size guarantee – 3-8 students, 8 students maximum.
- Private lessons (1 teacher, 1 student) also available.
Popular Full-Time Options (suitable for F-1 student visa):
General Intensive English Package
Focus on speaking, vocabulary, and grammar.
Individualized Intensive English Package
Take a combination of speaking-focused group classes and private lessons.
Popular Part-Time Options:
Group Speaking & Listening Combo – 14 periods per week
Focus on speaking, vocabulary, and grammar.
Individualized Speaking & Listening Combo
Combine our Intensive Speaking & Listening group class with private lessons.
Intensive Speaking & Listening
Our most popular general English class: speaking, listening, vocabulary, and grammar.
1 teacher, 1 student. Focus on your individual goals.