Last updated: 25 April 2018 FACT FILE SEATTLE DOWNTOWN WHY CHOOSE TO STUDY IN OUR SEATTLE DOWNTOWN SCHOOL? 5 reasons to study here Situated in an excellent waterfront location in downtown Seattle Surrounded by world-class restaurants, museums, shops, and trendy bars Home to some of the largest and most successful companies in the world, such as Microsoft, Amazon, and Starbucks Offers TOEFL ibt, GRE and GMAT exam preparation courses Enjoy the abundance of local culture and activities, from the ballet and live music, to sporting events like soccer, football, and baseball Location and contact information ADDRESS: 51 University Street, Seattle, WA, 98101 PHONE: +1 (206)-985-9636 FAX: EMERGENCY CONTACT: +1 (888)-968-8475 AT THIS ADDRESS SINCE: 2014 PROVIDING ENGLISH COURSES SINCE: 2014 School information SCHOOL DIRECTOR: TOTAL NUMBER OF TEACHERS: LANGUAGES SPOKEN BY STAFF: TEACHER QUALIFICATIONS: Veronique Savoye 11 15 (Full time teachers: 5 10) German, Japanese, Spanish, Dutch 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: 1 NUMBER OF FLOORS: 1 TOTAL NUMBER OF CLASSROOMS: 19 (Classrooms without windows: 10) SCHOOL FACILITIES: WHEELCHAIR / DISABLED ACCESS: EXTRA COST OF FACILITIES: OTHER SERVICES PROVIDED: EXTRA COST OF OTHER SERVICES: Elevator, air conditioning, heating, Wi-Fi (free), computer lab / multimedia center, library, vending machine, prayer room, student lounge / common room NUMBER OF COMPUTERS AVAILABLE: 19 LEVELS OF ENGLISH OFFERED: FIRST DAY AT SCHOOL: Airport transfer, UPS (University Placement Service), Medical Insurance Airport transfer: $70, UPS: $175 (free with 16+ week course) + $50 per additional application Elementary, Lower Intermediate, Intermediate, Higher Intermediate, Advanced, Pro ciency Orientation starts every Monday at 08:30. This includes a placement test, orentation presentations on the city, school, and academic programs, and the distribituion of class timetables. Classes start on Tuesdays. On their rst day, students are expected to bring their passport, visa, entry stamp, proof of medical insurance, a notebook, and a pen. Orientation for igrad courses starts at 13:00. SAMPLE CLASS TIMETABLE Morning CLASS: 08:30-10:00 BREAK: 10:00-10:15 CLASS: 10:15-11:45 Afternoon CLASS: BREAK: CLASS: SAME 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 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, English for Business, TOEFL IBT & Academic English Exam Preparation, GMAT / GRE Exam Preparation MINIMUM AGE OF STUDENTS: 16 11 15 AVERAGE AGE OF STUDENTS: 22 25 STUDENTS PER AGE GROUP: 18-21: 30% / 22-25: 30% / 26-30: 20% / Over 30: 20% TOP 10 STUDENT NATIONALITIES: China, South Korea, Saudi Arabia, Japan, Taiwan, Brazil, Venezuela, Libya, Thailand, Colombia School location and transport By foot By bike By bus By subway/train Time to the nearest café / restaurant: 2 minutes Time to the nearest supermarket: 2 minutes Time to the nearest post of ce: 10 minutes 10 minutes Time to the nearest ATM / bank: 5 minutes Time to the nearest sports center: 2 minutes Time to the nearest hospital: 27 minutes 16 minutes 13 minutes Time to the city center: 5 minutes AIRPORT TRANSPORT CLOSEST AIRPORT: SeaTac International Airport Line or Number Cost Duration Airport to city center by bus: Airport to city center by train: Link Local Light Rail $3 36 minutes International train station to city center: Page 3
ABOUT SEATTLE DOWNTOWN 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, Ferris Wheel, Pike Place Market, Seattle Art Museum, Sea Hawks Stadium American, British, Chinese, European, French, Greek, Indian, Italian, Japanese, Mexican, Middle Eastern, Seafood, Spanish, Thai, Turkish, Vegetarian Metro, tram Surrounded by great universities, perfect outdoor lifestyle for nature-lovers, lively music and culture scene, plenty of delicious food and local produce, a major international business hub Fastest growing urban center in the US with a thriving tech scene Go camping for the weekend, spend a day skiing in the mountains, go for a hike in one of the many beautiful forests around the city Academic, active, active nightlife, alternative, artistic, bike-friendly, coffee haven, creative, cultural, diverse, eco-friendly, galleries, hiking, music, natural landscape, picturesque, snowboarding or skiing, university town Examples of nearby cities to visit PORTLAND Travel time: 3 hours, price of return ticket: $30 VANCOUVER Travel time: 3 hours, price of return ticket: $40 Regular social activities MARINERS BASEBALL GAME $20 VOLUNTEER TO HELP FEED THE HOMELESS Free HAPPY HOUR AT A LOCAL BAR $5 10 STARBUCKS ROASTERY $5 10 VISIT ALKI BEACH Free LUNCH ON BAINBRIDGE ISLAND $10 25 SNOQUALMIE FALLS $10 Typical 2-week social schedule Days First week Second week MON Welcome party Welcome party TUE Sightseeing trip to Bainbridge Island Walking tour of Pike Place WED Visit the Space Needle Seattle underground tour THU Volunteer day Happy hour FRI Mariners game Visit Starbucks Roastery SAT Visit Snoqualmie Falls Visit Alki Beach Number of Social activities per week: 2 3 LIVING COST (SAMPLE PRICES FOR ITEMS IN THIS CITY) Bottle of water: $2 Coffee: $5 Can of coke: $2 Meal out for two: $25 Takeaway pizza: $15 Sandwich: $7 Local bus ticket: $3 Local train ticket: $50 Bike rental: $10 Cinema ticket: $15 Page 4
Accommodation in Seattle Downtown RESIDENCE: EXTENDED STAY NORTHGATE ADDRESS: 13300 Stone Avenue rth, Seattle, WA 98133 WEBSITE: ACCOMMODATION TYPE: SERVICES AVAILABLE: EXTRA COST OF SERVICES: BEDROOM: KITCHEN: FACILITIES: EXTRA COST OF FACILITIES: FAMOUS LANDMARKS NEARBY: VISITORS OR GUESTS ALLOWED? NOISE RESTRICTIONS? SMOKING ALLOWED IN THE RESIDENCE? 24-HOUR SECURITY? ROOM CLEANING: LINEN CHANGING: AVAILABILITY: MINIMUM NUMBER OF WEEKS? Single room(s), en-suite bathroom(s), shower, bath, TV in the bedroom, TV in the common area Wi-Fi, phone, linen and towels, cleaning service, toiletries provided TV, mini fridge, wardrobe/ closet, desk, lamp, chair, microwave, stovetop, coffeemaker, toaster (pots, pans, dishes, and utensils provided on request) Pots & pans, cooking utensils, microwave,stovetop, coffee maker, regular-sized fridge Vending/ snack machine, coin-operated laundry facilities Laundry: $4 wash and dry rthgate, Carkeek Park, Woodland Park Zoo, Green Lake (From 22:00 every day) Cleaned on arrival, then once a week after that Once a week Year-round 5 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 Downtown): 70 minutes 45 minutes Time to the nearest café / restaurant: 5 minutes 2 minutes Time to the nearest supermarket: 5 minutes 2 minutes Time to the nearest post of ce: 15 minutes 7 minutes 12 minutes Time to the nearest ATM / bank: 5 minutes 2 minutes Time to the nearest sports center: 5 minutes 2 minutes Time to the nearest hospital: 25 minutes 8 minutes 20 minutes Time to the city center: 5 minutes 2 minutes Time to the main airport: 90 minutes 80 minutes Page 5
Accommodation in Seattle Downtown RESIDENCE: EXTENDED STAY BELLEVUE FACTORIA ADDRESS: 3700 132nd Avenue South East, Bellevue, WA 98006 WEBSITE: ACCOMMODATION TYPE: SERVICES AVAILABLE: EXTRA COST OF SERVICES: BEDROOM: KITCHEN: FACILITIES: EXTRA COST OF FACILITIES: FAMOUS LANDMARKS NEARBY: VISITORS OR GUESTS ALLOWED? NOISE RESTRICTIONS? SMOKING ALLOWED IN THE RESIDENCE? 24-HOUR SECURITY? ROOM CLEANING: LINEN CHANGING: AVAILABILITY: MINIMUM NUMBER OF WEEKS? Single room/s, en-suite bathroom, Private kitchen for the apartment, TV in the bedroom Linen and towels (free), toiletries provided, Wi-Fi (free) TV, mini fridge, wardrobe / closet, desk, lamp, chair Fridge, microwave, stove top, coffee maker, toaster, pots & pans, crookery & cutlery, other: cooking utentials apon request Vending / snack machine, outdoor space, picnic area, BBQ area, coin-operated laundry facilities Laundry: $2 for each wash and dry. (From 22:00 every day) Once a week Year-round 5 weeks CHECK-IN AND CHECK-OUT TIMES: Check-in: / Check-out: 15:00 ROOM DEPOSIT? ; Price: Credit card information will be stored on arrival Location and transport By foot By bike By bus By subway/train Time to the school (Seattle Downtown): 40 minutes Time to the nearest café / restaurant: 9 minutes 5 minutes 8 minutes Time to the nearest supermarket: 10 minutes 5 minutes 8 minutes Time to the nearest post of ce: 10 minutes 5 minutes 11 minutes Time to the nearest ATM / bank: 10 minutes 5 minutes 8 minutes Time to the nearest sports center: 22 minutes 6 minutes 16 minutes Time to the nearest hospital: 6 minutes 2 minutes 5 minutes Time to the city center: 10 minutes 5 minutes 8 minutes Time to the main airport: 90 minutes 70 minutes 80 minutes Page 6
Accommodation in Seattle Downtown RESIDENCE: VERMONT INN ADDRESS: 2721 Fourth Avenue, Seattle, WA 98121 WEBSITE: ACCOMMODATION TYPE: SERVICES AVAILABLE: EXTRA COST OF SERVICES: BEDROOM: KITCHEN: FACILITIES: EXTRA COST OF FACILITIES: FAMOUS LANDMARKS NEARBY: VISITORS OR GUESTS ALLOWED? NOISE RESTRICTIONS? SMOKING ALLOWED IN THE RESIDENCE? 24-HOUR SECURITY? ROOM CLEANING: LINEN CHANGING: Single room/s, Individual studio apartments, en-suite bathroom, TV in the bedroom Linen and towels (free), toiletries provided, Wi-Fi (extra charge) W-Fi is $40 per month TV, mini fridge, wardrobe / closet, desk, lamp, chair Mini fridge, microwave, coffee maker, stove top, pots & pans, cooking utensils Vending / snack machine, outdoor space, picnic area, coin-operated laundry facilities Laundry: $2.50 for each wash and dry Seattle Center: Space Needle, Chihuly Art Museum, Paci c Science Center, Museum of Pop Culture (From 22:00 every day) Once a week AVAILABILITY: Year-round, for students 18+ MINIMUM NUMBER OF WEEKS? 5 weeks CHECK-IN AND CHECK-OUT TIMES: Check-in: / Check-out: After 16:00 ROOM DEPOSIT? Location and transport By foot By bike By bus By subway/train Time to the school (Seattle Downtown): 25 minutes 10 minutes 17 minutes Time to the nearest café / restaurant: 2 minutes 1 minute Time to the nearest supermarket: 10 minutes 4 minutes 8 minutes Time to the nearest post of ce: 13 minutes 6 minutes 8 minutes Time to the nearest ATM / bank: 2 minutes 1 minute Time to the nearest sports center: 2 minutes 1 minute Time to the nearest hospital: 7 minutes 9 minutes 12 minutes Time to the city center: 10 minutes 4 minutes 8 minutes Time to the main airport: 75 minutes 75 minutes Page 7
Accommodation in Seattle Downtown RESIDENCE: HOST FAMILY INFORMATION THINGS STUDENTS NEED TO BRING: SERVICES INCLUDED: EXTRA COST OF SERVICES: MEALS PROVIDED: Toiletries, personal items to make their room feel like home, prescription medication, a small gift for the host family (not required) Bed linen, towels, laundry once a week (free of charge) 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. rthgate, Shoreline, South Seattle, Renton, West Seattle, Columbia City, University District, Capital Hill, and Seattle Metro Homestays are 45 60 minutes of commute time to the school. Page 8