English to Speakers of Other Languages


Olympic College offers beginning through advanced courses in English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL or ESL). These non-credit courses are intended for non-native English speakers, and refugees wanting to learn how to read, write, speak and understand English for both personal and employment reasons.

New students must attend an orientation session before registering for classes. All orientations are held in ART106:
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• Session 1     1/2/08     9:00-1:00 PM 
• Session 2     1/3/08     9:00-1:00 PM 
• Session 3     1/4/08     9:00-1:00 PM 

Call 475-7278 to set up your appointment now.

ESOL classes are offered at:

• Olympic College Bremerton
• Olympic College Shelton
• Olympic College Poulsbo

Offsite locations include Prince of Peace, Boys & Girls
Club and Poulsbo Elementary.

Related Information

• ABE
• Frequently Asked Question for ESOL


Contact Information

ESOL or ESL
Olympic College
1600 Chester Ave.
Bremerton, WA 98337
475-7278

Elaine Williams-Bryant
Adult Education Director
ewilliams@olympic.edu
360-475-7528

Irene Fjaerestad
Full time Faculty – ESOL
ifjaerestad@olympic.edu
475-7388

Xie Xu
ESOL Program Assistant
xxu@olympic.edu
475-7278

Cindy Metcalf
Program Coordinator/Instructor
cmetcalf@olympic.edu
475-7551

Vickie MacKenzie
Program Coordinator
vmackenzie@olympic.edu
475-7527