Last updated: 25 April 2018 FACT FILE SEATTLE HIGHLINE COLLEGE WHY CHOOSE TO STUDY IN OUR SEATTLE HIGHLINE COLLEGE SCHOOL? 5 reasons to study here Study on an American college campus with local students Enjoy campus facilities, sports, and social activities run by Highline College Complete Kaplan s Higher Intermediate (B2) level and transfer to Highline College without taking a TOEFL exam Enjoy access to the great outdoor activities of the the Paci c rthwest: hiking, skiing, boating and more Located in the quiet, friendly suburb of Des Moines, with bus stops within walking distance that connect to the Light Rail train to Seattle Location and contact information ADDRESS: 2400 S 240th St, Bldg 25, 5th oor Des Moines, WA 98198 PHONE: +1 (206)-870-3740 FAX: +1 (206)-870-0938 EMERGENCY CONTACT: +1 (866)-565-5602 AT THIS ADDRESS SINCE: 2002 PROVIDING ENGLISH COURSES SINCE: 2002 School information SCHOOL DIRECTOR: TOTAL NUMBER OF TEACHERS: LANGUAGES SPOKEN BY STAFF: TEACHER QUALIFICATIONS: Veronique Savoye 5 10 (Full time teachers: 0 5) French, Spanish Bachelor s (or equivalent) in combination with TESOL, CELTA, TEFL certi cate (including practicum) or six months of ESL/EFL teaching experience Accreditations and memberships Is this school an exam center?, it is not an exam center. Page 1
ABOUT THE SCHOOL NUMBER OF BUILDINGS: NUMBER OF FLOORS: Kaplan of ce and classrooms located in different buildings across Highline College campus TOTAL NUMBER OF CLASSROOMS: 6 (Classrooms without windows: 1) SCHOOL FACILITIES: WHEELCHAIR / DISABLED ACCESS: EXTRA COST OF FACILITIES: OTHER SERVICES PROVIDED: EXTRA COST OF OTHER SERVICES: NUMBER OF COMPUTERS AVAILABLE: LEVELS OF ENGLISH OFFERED: FIRST DAY AT SCHOOL: Elevator, air conditioning, heating, Wi-Fi (free), computer lab / multimedia center, library, self study center, cafeteria (hot meals available), vending machine, garden, sun terrace / patio, sports facilities (free), gym access (free), parking facilities, student lounge / common room. Students are advised that campus facilities may not be available during campus holidays. Campus facility fee is payed at enrollment ($75 for 4 weeks) Airport transfer, UPS (University Placement Service), Medical Insurance Airport transfer: $125; UPS: $175 (free with 16+ week course) Public computers available Lower Intermediate, Intermediate, Higher Intermediate, Advanced Orientation starts every Monday at 10:00. This includes a placement test, and the distribution of class timetables. Classes start on Tuesdays. On their rst day, students are expected to bring their passport, I-20, visa and 1-94 stamp, proof of medical insurance, a notebook, and a pen. SAMPLE CLASS TIMETABLE Morning CLASS: 08:30-10:00 BREAK: 10:00-10:15 CLASS: 10:15-11:45 Afternoon CLASS: 14:15-15:45 BREAK: 15:45-16:00 CLASS: 16:00-17:30 SAMPLE SPECIFIC SKILLS CLASS TIMETABLE Morning class (Monday to Thursday) Afternoon class (Monday to Thursday) 12:30-14:00 12:30-14:00 SCHOOL MATERIALS MATERIALS PROVIDED FOR STUDENTS: K+ curriculum, K +notes, K +tools, K +extra, Interactive whiteboards, TV in class, DVD in class IS THERE A BOOK DEPOSIT? IS THERE A MATERIALS FEE? Page 2
Courses and students COURSES PROVIDED AT THIS SCHOOL: SPECIAL / EXTRA COURSES PROVIDED: AVERAGE NUMBER OF STUDENTS PER CLASS: Vacation English, General English, Intensive English, Academic Year, Academic Semester MINIMUM AGE OF STUDENTS: 16 12 15 AVERAGE AGE OF STUDENTS: 18 21 STUDENTS PER AGE GROUP: 18-21: 70% / 22-25: 20% / 26-30: 8% / Over 30: 2% TOP 10 STUDENT NATIONALITIES: China, Japan, South Korea, Saudi Arabia, Vietnam, Hong-Kong, Thailand, Taiwan, Venezuela, Brazil School location and transport By foot By bike By bus By subway/train Time to the nearest café / restaurant: 10 minutes 5 minutes Time to the nearest supermarket: 20 minutes 10 minutes Time to the nearest post of ce: 15 minutes 10 minutes Time to the nearest ATM / bank: 15 minutes 10 minutes Time to the nearest sports center: On-site Time to the nearest hospital: 45 minutes Time to the city center: 30 45 minutes 30 minutes AIRPORT TRANSPORT CLOSEST AIRPORT: Seattle Tacoma Airport (SEATAC) Line or Number Cost Duration Airport to city center by bus: A line $3 30 minutes Airport to city center by train: The Lightrail $3 40 minutes International train station to city center: Page 3
ABOUT SEATTLE HIGHLINE COLLEGE FAMOUS LANDMARKS: CUISINES WITHIN A 20-MINUTE WALK: TRANSPORT WITHIN A 10-MINUTE WALK: TOP 5 REASONS TO CHOOSE THIS CITY: WHAT MAKES THIS CITY UNIQUE? ALTERNATIVE THINGS TO DO: CITY PERSONALITY: Space Needle, Pike Place Market American, Chinese, Indian, Italian, Mexican, Thai Buses Several shopping centers/malls within 30 minutes of the school by bus, beautiful parks and beaches nearby, scenic waterfront, lively summer market College campus located in a peaceful suburban environment 30 minutes south of Seattle Catch a movie at the Commons Mall, spend the afternoon at the Boardwalk, explore the Saltwater waterfront park in downtown Des Moines Active lifestyle, alternative, bookstores, boutiques, coffee haven, creative, eco-friendly, laid-back, natural landscape, ocean views, snowboarding or skiing, sports scene, suburban Examples of nearby cities to visit SEATTLE Travel time: 30 minutes, price of return ticket: $6 TACOMA Travel time: 45 minutes, price of return ticket: $5 Regular social activities DINNER IN DOWNTOWN DES MOINES $15 20 THEMED LUNCH PARTY $2 5 TRIP TO THE MOVIES $8 10 FIELD DAY PHOTO-THEMED SCAVENGER HUNTS HALLOWEEN COSTUME CONTEST INTERNATIONAL THANKSGIVING POTLUCK Typical 2-week social schedule Days First week Second week MON Activites with Highline College Activites with Highline College TUE Activites with Highline College Activites with Highline College WED Activites with Highline College Activites with Highline College THU Activites with Highline College Activites with Highline College FRI Activites with Highline College Activites with Highline College SAT Activites with Highline College Activites with Highline College Number of Social activities per week: Access to all Highline activities LIVING COST (SAMPLE PRICES FOR ITEMS IN THIS CITY) Bottle of water: $2 Coffee: $2 3 Can of coke: $1 Meal out for two: $40 Takeaway pizza: $25 Sandwich: $5 Local bus ticket: $3 Local train ticket: $4 Bike rental: Cinema ticket: $12 Page 4
Accommodation in Seattle Highline College RESIDENCE: MARINA INN ADDRESS: 22300 7th Avenue South, Des Moines, WA 98198 WEBSITE: ACCOMMODATION TYPE: SERVICES AVAILABLE: EXTRA COST OF SERVICES: BEDROOM: KITCHEN: FACILITIES: EXTRA COST OF FACILITIES: FAMOUS LANDMARKS NEARBY: Single room(s), twin room(s), en-suite bathrooms, TV in the bedroom Linens and towels, Wi-Fi, coin-operated laundry facilities, shuttle to and from Highline College TV, mini fridge, wardrobe/ closet, desk, lamp, chair, microwave Mini fridge, microwave in bedroom Gym (free), vending/ snack machine, coin-operated laundry facilities VISITORS OR GUESTS ALLOWED? until 22:00 NOISE RESTRICTIONS? SMOKING ALLOWED IN THE RESIDENCE? 24-HOUR SECURITY? ROOM CLEANING: LINEN CHANGING: AVAILABILITY: MINIMUM NUMBER OF WEEKS? West eld Southcenter shopping mall, Wild Waves and Enchanted Village Theme Park, The Seattle Center, The Pike Place Market, Downtown Seattle (30 minutes away) (From 22:00 every day) Year-round 4 weeks CHECK-IN AND CHECK-OUT TIMES: Check-in: 15:00 / Check-out: 11:00 ROOM DEPOSIT? Location and transport By foot By bike By bus By subway/train Time to the school (Seattle Highline College): 40 minutes 15 20 minutes 15 minutes Time to the nearest café / restaurant: 5 minutes 3 minutes 5 minutes Time to the nearest supermarket: 5 minutes 2 minutes Time to the nearest post of ce: 30 minutes 30 minutes Time to the nearest ATM / bank: 45 minutes 20 minutes 15 minutes Time to the nearest sports center: 4 minutes 3 minutes Time to the nearest hospital: 30 minutes 20 minutes Time to the city center: 30 minutes 30 minutes Time to the main airport: 40 minutes 30 minutes Page 5
Accommodation in Seattle Highline College RESIDENCE: GARDEN SUITES ADDRESS: 22845 Paci c Highway South, Des Moines, WA 98198 WEBSITE: ACCOMMODATION TYPE: SERVICES AVAILABLE: EXTRA COST OF SERVICES: BEDROOM: KITCHEN: FACILITIES: EXTRA COST OF FACILITIES: FAMOUS LANDMARKS NEARBY: Single room(s), twin room(s), en-suite bathroom, TV in the bedrooms Laundry (extra charge), Wi-Fi, phone, linen and towels, cleaning service, coin-operated laundry facilities TV, mini fridge, wardrobe/ closet, desk, lamp, chair, microwave Cooking utensils, pots & pans, fridge, microwave Vending/ snack machine, coin-operated laundry facilities VISITORS OR GUESTS ALLOWED? until 22:00 NOISE RESTRICTIONS? SMOKING ALLOWED IN THE RESIDENCE? 24-HOUR SECURITY? ROOM CLEANING: LINEN CHANGING: AVAILABILITY: MINIMUM NUMBER OF WEEKS? West eld Southcenter shopping mall, Wild Waves and Enchanted Village Theme Park, The Seattle Center, The Pike Place Market, Downtown Seattle (30 minutes away) (From 22:00 every day) Year-round 4 weeks CHECK-IN AND CHECK-OUT TIMES: Check-in: 15:00 / Check-out: 11:00 ROOM DEPOSIT? Location and transport By foot By bike By bus By subway/train Time to the school (Seattle Highline College): 15 minutes 4 minutes 15 minutes Time to the nearest café / restaurant: 5 minutes 3 minutes 5 minutes Time to the nearest supermarket: 20 minutes 13 minutes 12 minutes Time to the nearest post of ce: 15 minutes 13 minutes 12 minutes Time to the nearest ATM / bank: 5 minutes 4 minutes 3 minutes Time to the nearest sports center: 15 minutes 13 minutes 12 minutes Time to the nearest hospital: 40 minutes 60 minutes Time to the city center: 40 minutes 20 minutes Time to the main airport: 40 minutes 60 minutes Page 6
Accommodation in Seattle Highline College RESIDENCE: HOST FAMILY INFORMATION THINGS STUDENTS NEED TO BRING: SERVICES INCLUDED: EXTRA COST OF SERVICES: MEALS PROVIDED: Personal items to make their room feel like home, prescription medication, cell / mobile phone Bed linen, towels, laundry once a week (free of charge), telephone use for emergencies BREAKFAST: LUNCH: DINNER: Breakfast is usually a light meal consisting of cereal, fruit, toast, juice, or coffee. Hosts will usually ask you to prepare your own breakfast. You will be responsible for buying your own lunch at school, from a local restaurant, or the local shops. You will usually eat dinner with your host, or occasionally you may prepare your own meal with food supplied by your host. WILL THE HOMESTAY ARRANGE TO PICK UP THE STUDENT FROM THE AIRPORT? TRANSPORT TO SCHOOL: WHERE ARE THE HOST FAMILIES LOCATED? ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Your host will help you to nd your way to and from school on your rst day and will show you how to use public transport. SeaTac, Des Moines, Federal Way, Kent Homestays are 45 60 minutes of commute time to the school Page 7