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Basic Education for Adults and ELL offered at Lake Washington Institute of Technology

Basic Education for Adults (BEdA) programs at Lake Washington Institute of Technology teach foundational skills including reading, writing, math, technology, and the English language. LWTech's BEdA program serves over 1,200 students annually in the Kirkland and Seattle Eastside area. The program is designed for adults with academic skills below high school completion or who need to improve their English language skills and allows students to move through college and into high-demand jobs. In addition, BEdA students may choose programs that best fit their path depending on their prior educational experience. Basic Education for Adults Classes in this program are known as BEDA classes, and include coursework in reading, writing, math, communication, and the English language. I-BEST Integrated Basic Education and Skills Training (I-BEST) classes at Lake Washington Institute of Technology have two instructors, one supporting the technical/academic learning, while the other supports basic skills in reading, writing, and critical thinking. I-BEST helps students succeed. They are two times more likely to graduate from the college. High School + (HS+) High School+ (HS+) is a high school diploma program for adult learners 18 and older who do not have a high school diploma or equivalency. Adults can work with an instructor to demonstrate abilities in reading, writing, and math within subject areas such as science, history, government, occupational studies, and the arts. English Language Learning (ELL) If you want to improve your English to get a better job or get a college degree, the English Language Learning (ELL) program offers day, afternoon, or evening classes at the Kirkland campus. This program is formerly known as English as a Second Language (ESL).

Location

11605 132nd Avenue Northeast, Kirkland, WA 98034

Hours

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Application process

Call, email, visit website or visit on campus for more information.

Eligibility

Youth and adults ages 16 and older.   ESL placement is through CASAS exam.

Fee

$25 per quarter of enrollment; low income waivers available.

Languages

Vietnamese

Japanese

Hindi

Korean

Spanish

German

Indonesian

Italian

Russian

Ukrainian

Tamil

Kannada

American Sign Language

Arabic

Mandarin

Polish

Cantonese

Greek

Punjabi

Wolof

French

Romanian

Portuguese

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Lake Washington Institute of Technology

Broad-based technical institute provides professional, career, and technical training in more than 130 degree and certificate options in more than 40 areas of study. Offers courses in the areas of bachelor and transfer degrees, applied design, business and service, computer/information technology, energy and technology, culinary arts, health sciences, manufacturing and transportation technology. General education and ELL courses are available. Lake Washington Institute of Technology is located in Washington's high tech corridor in Kirkland.