- Located near Seattle, a popular city for international students, Green River allows its students to experience one of America's most industrial and technology-based cities. - Auburn, a small serene town in which Green River is located, provides a perfect environment for students to study. - Green River offers equal education to its students regardless of gender,ethnicity,age or occupation. - Green River's diverse courses are offered at affordable, low cost. - Green River is the ideal transfer pathway to top U.S. Universities that most students yearn for.
National Mix
Out of 9,000 GRCC students, there are approximately 1500 international students. Top countries from which international students come from include China (37%), Vietnam (11%), Korea (10%), Hong Kong (9%) and Japan (7%).
International ProgramsAbout the
Locate in Auburn, Washington, a suburb town of Seattle, Green River is a two-year government supported community college founded in 1965, with approximately 9000 students attending. The school is run by internationally talented and renowned faculties who share a variety of background which helps them work with international students and ESL. All faculties have been recruited by the recruitment staff who travel throughout the year to many different university fairs and thus Green River's faculty guarantees excellence. The school's mainstream course is the Intensive English Program which is designed to help international students make a smooth transition to American universities. The program ensures a competitive, challenging, English-speaking environment in which students will be able to immerse in the American culture and adapt to English at the shortest time allowed. At Green River Community College, students will be promised a quick and efficient service among their personal and academic lives.
Green River Community CollegeAbout the
Green River Community College is a two-year government supported community college founded in 1965, located in Auburn, Washington, a suburb of Seattle. It offers one-stop, comprehensive, personal service in Admission, Housing, Orientation, Advising, and Activities. GRCC promises its students to build a once in a lifetime study abroad experience.
Green River Community College's Intensive English Program is designed for students who have future plans to study at American universities. Students not only learn English but also skills that American colleges require in order to be fully ready for successful academic lives. Students will receive top-quality instruction and the main outcome of this IEP program is for students to meet and exceed their English language learning goals.
Benefit, Goal of this course :
Our Intensive English faculty are highly qualified with Masters degrees and years of teaching experience. They speak other languages and are familiar with different cultures. Most importantly, they love teaching and helping students achieve their dreams. Highly qualified instructors will help students transfer to prestigious American universities such as the University of Washington, University of Southern California, University of Michigan, Purdue University, University of California at Berkeley, Johns Hopkins University and many more others.
Curriculum :
Curricular focus on English skills (grammar, writing, reading and oral communication), Academic skills (process writing, presentations, research skills), Study skills (organization, team work, self-assessment) and Cultural skills.
- Intensive English: Levels 1 - 3
- Academic PreP : Levels 4 - 5
Students focus on academic studies in levels four and five. They earn college credits in a sheltered bridge program.
Level 5 :
TOEFl55-59
IELTS 5.5 (모든 영역 4.0 이상)
DuoLingo75-90
TOEIC 655-695
Level 4 :
TOEFl50-54
IELTS 5 (모든 영역 3.5 이상)
DuoLingo55-70
TOEIC 605-650
Classroom Hour :
20 hours of class per week
The course provides four instructional hours per day and five instructional days per week, making 20 instructional hours in total per week. Fall, winter and spring semesters last 11 weeks.
Green River Community College's Intensive English Program is designed for students who have future plans to study at American universities. Students not only learn English but also skills that American colleges require in order to be fully ready for successful academic lives. Students will receive top-quality instruction and the main outcome of this IEP program is for students to meet and exceed their English language learning goals.
Benefit, Goal of this course :
Our Intensive English faculty are highly qualified with Masters degrees and years of teaching experience. They speak other languages and are familiar with different cultures. Most importantly, they love teaching and helping students achieve their dreams. Highly qualified instructors will help students transfer to prestigious American universities such as the University of Washington, University of Southern California, University of Michigan, Purdue University, University of California at Berkeley, Johns Hopkins University and many more others.
Curriculum :
Curricular focus on English skills (grammar, writing, reading and oral communication), Academic skills (process writing, presentations, research skills), Study skills (organization, team work, self-assessment) and Cultural skills.
- Intensive English: Levels 1 - 3
- Academic PreP : Levels 4 - 5
Students focus on academic studies in levels four and five. They earn college credits in a sheltered bridge program.
Level 5 :
TOEFl55-59
IELTS 5.5 (모든 영역 4.0 이상)
DuoLingo75-90
TOEIC 655-695
Level 4 :
TOEFl50-54
IELTS 5 (모든 영역 3.5 이상)
DuoLingo55-70
TOEIC 605-650
Classroom Hour :
20 hours of class per week
The course provides four instructional hours per day and five instructional days per week, making 20 instructional hours in total per week. Fall, winter and spring semesters last 11 weeks.
Course Information
Class size
12-15 Students
Schedule
8, 11 Weeks
Course Level
5 level
VISA Info
I-20 Issued Upon Request
Minimum age
16
Accommodation
Homestay, On-Campus Dorm/residence
Qualification
Course Schedule
(2025Year schedule), has been finished. (2026Year schedule), has been updating
In Washington State, qualified high school students can skip up to two years of high school, take university classes at a college, and receive dual credit for their high school diploma and a two-year college associate degree. International students must be 16 years old in order to attend Green River College. This process can save a student one or two years in earning their bachelor's degree. In addition, students will have the support from a dedicated team on our staff.
Benefit, Goal of this course :
- Dual credit for both a high school diploma and a two-year college associate degree.
- SAVE TIME & MONEY
- FAST TRACK
- Skip the SAT and ACT tests when applying to top universities as tranfer students
In Washington State, qualified high school students can skip up to two years of high school, take university classes at a college, and receive dual credit for their high school diploma and a two-year college associate degree. International students must be 16 years old in order to attend Green River College. This process can save a student one or two years in earning their bachelor's degree. In addition, students will have the support from a dedicated team on our staff.
Benefit, Goal of this course :
- Dual credit for both a high school diploma and a two-year college associate degree.
- SAVE TIME & MONEY
- FAST TRACK
- Skip the SAT and ACT tests when applying to top universities as tranfer students
Course Information
Schedule
8, 11 Weeks
Course Level
TOEFL 61/173/500
VISA Info
Acceptance letter issue
Minimum age
16
Accommodation
Homestay, On-Campus Dorm/residence
Qualification
Who Takes Green River's International High School Completion Program?
-Students who haven't yet finished high school and want to start their college study in the US.
-Students who don't want to spend their final year studying for their national university entrance exams and prefer to study in the US.
Program Eligibility
-Applicants must be a minimum of 16 years of age.
-Students are not eligible if they already completed high school and received a diploma in their home country or the U.S.
English Proficiency requirements
TOEFL 61/173/500
IELTS of 5.5 with no band lower than 5.0
Academic placement on Green River's English placement test.
Course Schedule
(2025Year schedule), has been finished. (2026Year schedule), has been updating
The Seattle area is a worldwide leader in Aviation. Green River College offers an Aviation Program which provides an introduction to several careers in Aviation. Improve your English while learning the skills to land you a career in aviation!
Curriculum
Academic Prep Program
The Academic Prep Program includes enrollment in Aviation 103: Aviation History and Careers, and concurrent enrollment in our Intensive English Program. Your English instructors will be there with you in your Aviation class, to provide support and guidance.
The Individual Faculty Support Program
Students study in a variety of Aviation courses with concurrent enrollment in our Intensive English Program, and receive after-class support from faculty with their aviation courses.
The Two-Week Short-Term Program
Activities could include guest speakers, use of flight simulators, tours (of Boeing, the Museum of Flight, and local airports), and morning English classes to improve and develop your skills and to support your study of aviation.
The Seattle area is a worldwide leader in Aviation. Green River College offers an Aviation Program which provides an introduction to several careers in Aviation. Improve your English while learning the skills to land you a career in aviation!
Curriculum
Academic Prep Program
The Academic Prep Program includes enrollment in Aviation 103: Aviation History and Careers, and concurrent enrollment in our Intensive English Program. Your English instructors will be there with you in your Aviation class, to provide support and guidance.
The Individual Faculty Support Program
Students study in a variety of Aviation courses with concurrent enrollment in our Intensive English Program, and receive after-class support from faculty with their aviation courses.
The Two-Week Short-Term Program
Activities could include guest speakers, use of flight simulators, tours (of Boeing, the Museum of Flight, and local airports), and morning English classes to improve and develop your skills and to support your study of aviation.
Course Information
Class size
2-15 Students
Schedule
8, 11 Weeks
Course Level
Level 4 & 5
VISA Info
I-20 Issued Upon Request
Minimum age
16
Accommodation
Homestay, On-Campus Dorm/residence
Qualification
Level 5 :
TOEFl55-59
IELTS 5.5 (모든 영역 4.0 이상)
DuoLingo75-90
TOEIC 655-695
Level 4 :
TOEFl50-54
IELTS 5 (모든 영역 3.5 이상)
DuoLingo55-70
TOEIC 605-650
Course Schedule
(2025Year schedule), has been finished. (2026Year schedule), has been updating
* Dates and Fees are approximate and may change without prior notice.
Accomodation
Campus Corner Apartments are provided for students seeking independence and new friends. Students will prepare their own meals while basic move-in kits, central laundry facility, kitchen and lounge area and Community room are available. Campus housings allow students a quick access to school facilities, on-site student activities and private and group study areas. It is not of students' responsibility to find roommates as all placement will be done by GRCC's housing manager. Homestay is the other option that GRCC offers to its students. It costs $650 per month with airport pickup, area orientation, campus visit, private room, assistance with banking, 3 meals per day, and a $10 long distance phone card provided. Homestay is a perfect choice for students looking to truly experience the American culture.
Surrounding Area
Seattle is a lively city in which students can enjoy whale watching, river rafting, hiking, skiing and snowboarding, snow cave camping, professional sports (soccer, baseball) and shopping. Over breaks, students also take trips to California, Canada, New York, Las Vegas and Hawaii. GRCC is 45-minute drive away from Seattle, 25-minute drive away from the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, 2.5 hour-drive away from Vancouver, 2 hour-drive away from the Pacific Ocean beaches. 1-2 hour plane trips will take students to San Francisco and Los Angeles.
Facilities
Green River Community College's many facilities include newly installed wireless internet access, on-campus housing, bookstore, cafeteria, fitness center, Performing Arts Center, free tutoring center, new aviation simulator center and KGRC- a top iHeartRadio station run by students.
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