Information on the Department

DO I HAVE TO ATTEND ALL CLASSES? Yes. We want students to learn and progress. Students are required to be in class and work online for 4 hours per week, a total of 44 hours/1 quarter of instruction. I HAVE A VACATION PLANNED.  IS IT OKAY TO MISS CLASS? No, it is not okay. In ...more about Attendance

DO I NEED TO BUY A CLASS BOOK? Yes.  No class book is required for Preparing for Work and On the Job Communications classes. There is a class book for Working in English class.  It  can be purchased at the Bellevue College bookstore, and in some cases at online bookstores.  The teacher will give you more information about the ...more about Class Book

WHAT WILL I LEARN IN THESE CLASSES? Students will learn about finding a job in the U.S. and communicating at work. Each class is different.  ON THE JOB COMMUNICATIONS, a level 5/6 class for advanced ESL students who want to learn about communicating effectively at work. Students learn to write business e-mails and letters, understand the ...more about Class Information

1. What Level of English will I Need? ESL level 5/6 (Advanced) - On the Job CommunicationsESL level 5/6 (Advanced) - Preparing for WorkESL level 4/5 (Intermediate) - Working in English 2. My English is Higher Than Level 6. Can I still take the class? Yes, it is possible that you could take Preparing for ...more about English Level

WHERE CAN I PARK MY CAR? There are parking lots for students on the Bellevue College campus. Visit the Public Safety web site to view where they are located. DO I HAVE TO PAY FOR PARKING? Bellevue College requires parking permits for students between 6am and 3pm Monday through Friday.  After 3pm parking is free. ...more about Parking

Do I have to be a Bellevue resident to register for a class? Students should live in Bellevue as this class is sponsored by the City of Bellevue. Priority is given to Bellevue residents and then non-Bellevue residents are served How do I register for class? Contact us at: prep4work@bellevuecollege.edu OR Call: 425–564–2723 How many ...more about Registration

When does the class begin? Classes begin every quarter in January, April, June and September. What time is the class? Classes meet on Tuesday and Thursday evenings and on Saturday mornings. How long does the class meet for? Classes meet for a total of 4 hours per week for 11 weeks (1 quarter).Note: Summer quarter ...more about Schedule