Integrated Basic Education and Skills Training (I-BEST)

I-BEST is a nationally recognized program for English language learners and Basic Skills students to earn college certificates in Business Technology, Accounting, or Allied Health. Students can also take college classes, such as English Composition, Communication Studies, and Biology. Students learn workplace and job search skills, gain confidence in English, study skills, and career readiness.

For I-BEST Certificate Pathways:

  • Students in ESL levels 5-6, ABE levels 3-6 or English 72
  • Students with college and career goals

For Academic I-BEST

  • Students who are ready for English 92/93 or English 101
  • Students with college and career goals

Tuition for I-BEST college classes can be found on the Tuition & Fees website for Bellevue College.

I-BEST support classes are tuition and fee free.

If you’re receiving Basic Food or cash assistance from DSHS, Workforce Education may be able to help pay for textbooks, childcare, and transportation – apply online to see if you qualify.

I-BEST Certificates and Programs

Allied Health Program Brochure – PDF File

Starts Fall Quarter

  • After completing this program students will have completed Allied Health foundation courses and earned a Medical Administrative Assistant Certificate.
  • This prepares students for the Medical Assistant Certificate.

Starts Fall Quarter

Medical Administrative Assistant Certificate

Next Steps

  • Other Certificates
  • Medical Assistant Certificate
  • Associate Degree
  • Jobs

Project Support Certificate | Project Coordinator Certificate

Business Analysis and Technology Program Brochure – PDF File
Starts Fall Quarter

Project Support Certificate

Next Step

Project Coordinator Certificate

Continued Options
  • Other Certificates
  • Associate Degree
  • Jobs

Accounting Program Brochure – PDF File

Starts Fall Quarter

Accounting Bridge

Step Two

Accounting Preparation Certificate

Step Three

Bookkeeping Certificate

Continued Options

  • Other Certificates
  • Accounting
  • Associate Degree
  • Jobs

Academic I-BEST Program Brochure – PDF File

Option 1

  • Communication Studies 280
    • Core Elective
    • 5 Credits
  • English 093/101
    • Bucket Class
    • 5 Credits
  • ABE 073/074
    • Academic Skills Class

Option 2

  • Business 101
    • Core Elective
    • 5 Credits
  • English 093/101
    • Bucket Class
    • 5 Credits
  • ABE 073/074
    • Academic Skills Class

Option 3

  • Biology 108
    • Core Elective
    • 5 Credits
  • English 093/101
    • Bucket Class
    • 5 Credits
  • ABE 073/074
    • Academic Skills Class

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Step 1: Attend I-BEST Info Session

Just click on the below date and time to join a Zoom Info Session. Join for the whole hour or as long as you can.

  • Learn about the I-BEST Pathways offered at Bellevue College
  • Meet with an I-BEST teacher and navigator
  • Ask questions
DateTime

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Step 2: Apply to Bellevue College

All I-BEST students are required to complete the general Bellevue College application.

Your new ctcLink student ID will be emailed to you. It could take a couple of days.

If you have already applied, check the Student Central Processing Dashboard for current processing times.

Activate your ctcLink Account

ctcLink offers a central location to find and register for classes, pay tuition and fees, update personal details, and more.

Activate your ctcLink account using your new student ID.

Create your BC Email

Your BC email is used to log in to online and computer services such as email, Canvas, and campus computers. Please set up your account as soon as you receive your welcome email. You will need:

  • ctcLink ID (in your admissions email)

You can read more about your NetID or watch a video walk through of this process.

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Step 3: Complete the Student Interest Form

We are now registering for Spring Quarter 2024.

Complete the Interest Form

Your ctcLink Student ID is required to complete the form.

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Step 4: Enroll in Class

Please give us a week to process your intake form. After you complete the application process, the office will send you steps via email to register and pay for class.

Register for class using ctcLink

For assistance registering, you can visit us in R130 or read more on the Enrollment Services website.


Contact Us

Email us at ibest@bellevuecollege.edu

Visit our office in R130 Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.


Website manager Ted Mansfield

Last Updated February 15, 2024