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ESL / 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. Seating is limited; call 475-7278 to set up your appointment now. Students between the ages of 16 and 19 years must be formally released from their local high school before enrolling in any Olympic College Adult Education program.


Next Orientation:       TBD


ESL classes are offered at:
• Olympic College Bremerton
• Olympic College Shelton
• Olympic College Poulsbo

Offsite locations include Boys & Girls Club and Prince of Peace Church in Belfair, Bangor (Bangor is limited to military personnel and spouses only) and North Kitsap High School. 

Related Information

ABE
Frequently Asked Question for ESOL
The VIEW

Internet Information

Free Online Dictionary Help
Northwest LINCS Student Study Page


Contact Information

ESOL or ESL
Olympic College
1600 Chester Ave.
Bremerton, WA 98337
360.475.7278

Elaine Williams-Bryant
Associate Dean
ewilliams@olympic.edu
360.475.7528
Cindy Metcalf
Adult Education Coordinator
cmetcalf@olympic.edu
360.475.7551
Irene Fjaerestad
Full time Faculty
ifjaerestad@olympic.edu
360.475.7388
Office Hours: M/W 12:00-2:00pm
Or by appointmen
Vickie MacKenzie
Program Coordinator
vmackenzie@olympic.edu
360.475.7527
Gary McMannon
Full Time Faculty
gmcmannon@oc.ctc.edu
360.475.6545
Office hours: MW 1:30-3:30
Xie Xu
ESL Program Assistant
xxu@olympic.edu
360.475.7278