Bring your skis or snowboard to the slopes of the Cascade Range, known as the "Switzerland of North America." Explore the San Juan Islands, Mt. St. Helen’s National Volcanic Monument, which last erupted in 1980, or the Rocky Mountains. If wildlife interests you, keep an eye out for bald eagles, Roosevelt elk and gray whales or watch salmon travel the Columbia River on their annual migration. Whatever your passion, the Evergreen State, which is named after George Washington, is sure to be full of pleasant surprises.

Green River Community College
Green River Community College is located in Auburn,Washington, a city of 35,000 people. Auburn's location provides access to a wide variety of outdoor activities including hiking, skiing, boating, and other water sports. The Auburn area is also graced with 26 parks, three 18-hole golf courses, and a system of trails for jogging, horseback riding, bicycling and roller blading. Students live in a beautiful location, 35 minutes from Seattle and 25 minutes from the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.

Key facts
-Location: Auburn, Washington
-Founded: 1963
-Enrollment: 9,000 students
-Campus setting: Beautiful edge of town property - surrounded by North Pacific mountains,water and forest
-Housing: Student residence
-Nearest airport: Seattle-Tacoma, SEATAC
-TOEFL: Accepts TOEFL, IELTS
No minimum TOEFL for ESL
500/173 minimum TOEFL for academic programs

Additional facts

-Quarter system
-Small classes
-Friendly and professional staff and faculty
-International Advisors - with large focus on international students
-Peaceful, rural location
-Professional, friendly staff
-High School Diploma or proof of pending graduation required
-Tutoring available on campus
-Exceptional planned international activities

Seattle Central Community College
Seattle is one of the most beautiful, ethnically diverse and vibrant cities in America. SCCC was established to provide quality global education experiences to local and international students and faculty. Seattle Central fosters learning communities that bring American and international students together for meaningful interaction. Career and Professional counseling is available to help students identify their personal and professional areas for further development. Year 12 students are welcome with or without a high school diploma. Year 11 students can complete their Year 12 high school and first year of community college simultaneously, right on campus!

Key facts
-Location: Seattle , Washington
-Founded: 1989 - International Program
-Enrollment: 10,000 students (700+ international)
-Campus setting: Medium city, five minutes from city centre
-Housing: Host family
-Nearest airport: SEATAC, Seattle-Tacoma
-TOEFL: No minimum TOEFL required
English testing upon arrival
ESL available on campus

Additional facts

-Quarter system
-Small classes: 25:1 student/teacher ratio
-Excellent city center location
-Easy transfer
-Voted by "Time Magazine" as the "Number 1 Community College of the Year"
-Active international activities programs
-Phi Theta Kappa Honors program