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TELOS Lifelong Learners 55+: Where Experience Meets Exploration
Adults ages 55 and older—including those who are retired or semi‑retired—are invited to join Bellevue College Community Education’s vibrant community of 55+ learners. This welcoming program is designed to help you make meaningful connections, build new friendships, and explore a variety of engaging topics in a relaxed, no‑pressure setting. There are no tests, no grades, and no application or admission process required—just enjoy learning for the joy of it.
Classes are offered in–person at Bellevue College Campus or online. All are non-credit. And with many courses offered and hundreds of students participating each quarter in Bellevue College Community Education TELOS Lifelong Learners 55+, this program is bound to offer a course and community that is right for you!
TELOS Lifelong Learners (55+) Categories
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TELOS Meaning
Telos is the Greek word (τέλος) meaning ‘fulfillment’. And that’s what the Bellevue College Community Education TELOS program offers: an engaging community where adults can fulfill their continuing desire to learn and grow. Since 1976, TELOS presents a broad range of classes to meet a wide variety of interests. The atmosphere is intellectually stimulating and supportive. Students and faculty interact as peers, making learning a creative exchange of ideas. Many students form lasting friendships. At TELOS, the emphasis is on education and growth, not measuring performance. There are no entrance requirements, grades, or tests.
Teaching for 55+ TELOS Lifelong Learners
Bellevue College Community Education is continually looking for experienced, enthusiastic instructors on a wide range of subjects. Most 55+ TELOS Lifelong Learners classes are held one day each week for eight weeks for a total of 12 hours/quarter. There are no textbooks, tests, papers, projects, or grades. TELOS students are enthusiastic and engaged learners. Compensation is based on Bellevue College Community Education’s rates for part-time/temporary contract instructors.
If you are interested in teaching, check out Becoming a Community Education Instructor
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Last Updated May 7, 2026