Downtown Seattle, with Pike Place Market, skyscrapers and the Space Needle nearby, is the city's business and shopping centre. Students whose school is downtown can reach everything Seattle offers on foot or by public transport within minutes.
Some of the language schools NGGlobal offers in Downtown Seattle:
See our Language Schools in Seattle page for more information.
Short programs last 1-4 weeks, while long-term programs run from 12 weeks to a year. Most schools use a system of 8-12 levels, and on an intensive course you should allow about 4-8 weeks per level.
Language school fees in Downtown Seattle depend on course intensity, the type of school and the length of your booking. The weekly price falls for longer bookings, and extra discounts apply for early bookings and promotions. Applying through NGGlobal lets you compare the schools' current offers in one place.
Language schools do not require a diploma or any prior knowledge of the language. After you complete the enrolment form and pay the deposit, the school sends you a confirmation. For long programs, the school reviews your proof of funds, such as bank statements, and prepares the I-20 needed for an F-1 visa.
June to August is the busiest time for both courses and accommodation, so booking early pays off. In autumn and winter, classes are quieter and accommodation is easier to find.
Courses of more than 18 hours a week require an F-1 student visa. Once the school sends you the I-20, you pay the SEVIS fee and book a visa appointment at the US Embassy or a consulate. Short courses of fewer than 18 hours a week can be taken on a tourist (B-2) visa.
Language students in America have very limited work rights: the F-1 visa does not allow off-campus work, and a tourist visa does not allow work at all. Once you move on to university, on-campus jobs and internship options open up.
Accommodation downtown is expensive, so staying in neighbourhoods near the Link light rail is more economical.
Living costs downtown are above the Seattle average.
Downtown is Seattle's transport hub, with the Link light rail, buses, streetcars and ferry terminals.
Seattle has a mild, rainy climate with dry, sunny summers.
Direct flights from Istanbul to Seattle-Tacoma Airport (SEA) take about 11-12 hours, and the Link light rail runs straight to downtown.
Downtown Seattle is in the Pacific time zone, 11 hours behind Turkey in winter and 10 hours behind during US daylight saving time (mid-March to early November).
NGGlobal advisers give students planning a language course in Downtown Seattle free support with comparing schools, price quotes, accommodation, the I-20 and visa documents.
This page focuses on schools and life in the city centre; see our Language Schools in Seattle page for general information.
Many parts of downtown are busy and safe, and NGGlobal can advise you on where to stay.
Courses of more than 18 hours a week need an F-1 student visa; shorter, lighter courses can be taken on a tourist (B-2) visa.
Yes. Schools offer homestay, residence and student house options, and NGGlobal arranges your accommodation together with your enrolment.
No. Schools run beginner courses, and a placement test on your first day puts you in the right class.
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