English schools in the USA and Canada
Washington - Seattle - Des Moines area
School:Kaplan’s Center at Highline Community College in Seattle
Highline Community College, just 30 minutes from the city center, is an idyllic and peaceful place to study English in Seattle. The city itself has been home to rock gods Kurt Cobain, Alice in Chains and Soundgarden, and more recently corporate giants like Microsoft and Starbucks. Highline Community College is in the relaxed Des Moines area, giving you great access to local attractions like Mount Rainier and Washington State’s famous ferry boats.
Things to See and Do:
- Go skiing or snowboarding on Mount Rainier
Tour the city of Seattle on a ferry boat
Get 360° views on the Space Needle revolving deck
Visit the art museums and galleries on free entry days
Organize a white-water rafting trip in Puget Sound
Wander Tillicum Village for a bit of history
Hang out in trendy bars and music clubs downtown
Go shopping for antiques or oddities at local markets