English Summer Camps in Seattle, Washington

The Northwest School, Seattle:
The Northwest School is an independent college preparation and international boarding school serving students in Grades 6-12. During the summer, we provide a range of comprehensive English language courses at beginner to advanced levels. Courses include Reading & Writing, Speaking & Presentation, and Introductions to both Shakespeare and the SATs. We welcome ESL students ages 10–16 from Seattle, the U.S., and around the globe to experience the English language in a dynamic and enriching summer environment. We value community, diversity, and global perspective - embracing students and faculty with ranging ages, physical abilities, and backgrounds.

We are an independent school set in the Capitol Hill/First Hill neighborhood of Seattle. We provide a curriculum for grades 6–12 that offers an international perspective and encourages independent and creative thinking in every class. We educate and shape our students into global citizens who will one day shape our community, nation, and world.

Accreditation & Memberships:
The Northwest School is accredited by the Northwest Association of Independent Schools (NWAIS), and is approved by the Washington State Board of Education. Additionally, we are proud members of the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS), The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS), the National Summer Learning Association, the Diversity in International Education Network, the Pacific Basin Consortium, and the National Business Officers Association.

English language learners ages 10-16 are welcome to enroll in any of our Summer Camp classes (unless a class is listed as requiring native English proficiency). Below are classes specifically for ELL students who wish to improve their English language skills. 

Speaking & Presentation: Beginning & Intermediate Levels:
- Students work on pronunciation, enunciation, and projection

Reading & Writing: Beginning & Writing Levels:
- Develop your English vocabulary, and work on expressing your thoughts clearly in writing

Advanced ELL: Intro to William Shakespeare:
- Intended for Advanced ELL students preparing to study in a U.S. curriculum

Advanced ELL: Intro to the SATs:
- Students cover the different components of the SAT and discuss strategies and study tips

Our boarding program features a truly international atmosphere. Each summer, the dormitory welcomes approximately 200 students from more than ten countries. The education of global citizens with a deep appreciation of different cultures is a founding principle of the school which extends to the summer programs.

Renovated Dormitories & Facilities:
Our recently renovated dormitory is located just one block west of the main school building, and houses approximately 50 students on gender-specific floors. Students live two to a room, sometimes with a roommate from a different country.

Common areas include lounges where students can relax, watch TV, or play ping pong and foosball, laundry facilities, and a study room. All students enjoy nutritious meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) prepared daily by our professional kitchen staff.

- A ferry ride
- Bowling
- A Seattle Mariners baseball game
- A Seattle Storm WNBA game
- Visits to many of Seattle’s beautify parks and beaches
- The Pacific Science Center
- The Experience Music Project...