Summer intensives are available for continuing S-TESL students who have already completed EPDES 930.

Summer intensives differ from the Four Week Intensive, which is for new students and is offered year round. The Four Week Intensive option is also available in the summer months. Click here for schedule

When considering any intensive course, be sure to read "Is intensive right for me?" to help you determine if this format suits you.

• One and two week intensive courses may be combined with other online and/or evening courses towards TESOL certificates and/or the Washington State ELL Endorsement.
• Under certain guidelines, credits earned may be protected for graduate status.
• Each summer intensive has a registration deadline of one week before the class begins. NOTE: Registered students must obtain required textbooks by this time in order to complete pre-class homework assignments.

All student, including continuing students, must be advised before registering for any intensive class. Please contact the S-TESL office for information.

2010 Summer Intensive Schedule

See the class schedule page for one and two week classes available Summer 2010.

• Registration for Summer Intensive classes opens May 1st.
• EPDES 930 is a prerequisite for all one week summer intensive classes.
• All one week summer intensive classes require a full one week commitment, including the weekend before or after the class..
• Classes meets Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM.
• There are pre-class assignments due on the first day of class.
• Expect 3 - 6 hours of homework daily.
• Registration deadlines are one week before the class begins.
• Tuition information for Summer Intensive classes can be found on the Tuition & Fees page.

Is a Summer Intensive Right for Me?

When considering an intensive format, thinking about the following statements may help you determine if this format suits you:

I am...

• in good mental and physical health.
• able to work effectively in group situations.
• able to meet or communicate with classmates after class hours as needed.
• able to attend evening observations as required.
• able to commit to the full one or two week schedule, which requires being in class from 9:00 am -3:00pm Monday-Friday
• able to remain calm under pressure and handle stressful situations in a professional manner.
• able to handle a fast-paced environment.

I have...

• good organizational skills (including time management).
• the support of my family and/or friends.
• basic computer skills (word processing, email, and internet) and daily access to a computer and printer for writing and printing assignments. (computers/printers not available at S-TESL)
• daily access to telephone, internet, and email as needed to communicate with the school, instructor and classmates.

I understand that...

• I cannot be working, or taking any other classes, during the time I intend to study in an intensive class
• there are from three to six hours of required homework each day (including weekends).
• there are many working lunches which require me to come to class prepared for the day and that require me to stay on-site during lunch.
• there is weekend homework, some of which may require group-work.
• there are pre-class assignments due the first day of intensive classes.  I understand that I must be able to purchase my textbooks and course packets   (as needed) at S-TESL prior to class.  In addition, there may be required homework the weekend after class.

What if I have questions about taking a summer intensive, or need to be advised before registering?

Please contact our office at 206-781-8607 or by email.