If you would like to improve your English language skills, our English Language Acquisition (ELA) program provides English language instruction in speaking, listening, reading, writing, and college readiness. These skills can help you prepare for the transition to high school completion, College and Career Bridge, college certificate and degree programs, and employment.

• Individuals with limited English skills who are age 19 or older OR who have graduated from high school are eligible to enroll in ELA classes.
• Individuals age 16-18 who have not graduated from high school may enroll after providing a high school release form (obtainable from the high school in your current district), or if homeschooled, a notarized statement of homeschooling.
• Individuals with a student or au pair (F1, M1, or J1) visa 4 should contact the International Student Office for information on class options.

Please note that Spring quarter classes will be completely online due to precautions for COVID-19. High School completion, GED prep and English Language Acquisition classes start on September 22nd.

There is still time to register for spring quarter Basic Education classes. Please contact our advisors so they can assist you in getting enrolled.  The Basic Education for Adults office is continuing to offer services via remote delivery during modified operations. Options for appointments are being offered by phone or online Zoom appointment. To schedule an appointment to get registered, please email [email protected] or call at 360.416.7640. Advisors are monitoring their email regularly and you may continue to email them your questions or phone them directly.

Please see www.skagit.edu/remote for more information and resources, and please regularly monitor your SVC student email account for important updates.

ELA tuition is $25 per quarter. You may take more than one ELA class at no extra cost. A tuition waiver is available for those who qualify.