ALPS Language School


ALPS Language School 430 Broadway East Seattle, WA 98102 (206) 720-6363 phone (206) 720-1806 fax

Things to do in Seattle, Washington

7 Reasons to Choose Seattle

1. Big City Atmosphere
Seattle is famous for street cafés, innovative music, lively night life and national sports teams:
Seattle Sonics (NBA Basketball)
Seattle Mariners (Major League Baseball)
Seattle Seahawks (NFL Football)
Seattle Opera
Seattle Symphony
Excellent Museums

2. Small Town Safety and Friendliness
The number one reason that many students choose to study in Seattle is our city’s reputation for safety and friendliness.

3. Great Climate
Seattle is a northern city like New York and Chicago, but we are near the ocean so winters are warmer (it rarely snows in the city). Summers are more comfortable (not too hot and not too humid).
Annual average:
3 days over 32ºC,
32 days under 0ºC

Does it rain? Yes, but less than in New York.

4. Amazing Natural Beauty,
Clean City
Environment
Seattle is close to the mountains and near the sea. Green trees and blue lakes are everywhere. Students can ski, hike, go boating, go to the beach and enjoy many other outdoor activities in Seattle and the nearby areas.

5. Excellent Colleges and Universities
Are you studying English to enter a college, university or to get an MBA or another advanced degree in the U.S.? The Seattle area is home to many excellent institutions.

6. Convenient Public Transportation
Choose a city where you can travel around freely and safely. Seattle’s public transportation is one of the top rated in the nation.

7. It’s the only city where you can find ALPS Language School
There are many reasons to come to Seattle, but the best one may be our school. Our unique system of teaching English brings students from many different countries.

Internet Web sites about Seattle and Washington State
For more information try these Web sites:

Information on Seattle:
http://seattle.citysearch.com
http://www.ci.seattle.wa.us/

Virtual Tour of Seattle:
http://www.vrseattle.com

Seattle Newspapers:
http://www.seattletimes.com
http://www.seattle-pi.com

Live Music and Clubs:
http://seattle.citysearch.com/
Seattle/music/

National Parks in Washington and Neighboring States:
http://www.parks.wa.gov

Information on Washington State:
http://access.wa.gov

Tourism:
http://www.seeseattle.org

School Location
Choose a school with a central city location!

ALPS’ location is perfect for the international student. ALPS is a 20-minute walk from downtown Seattle and is located on Capitol Hill’s lively main street, Broadway. At either end of Broadway are Seattle University and Cornish Art Institute. Seattle Central Community College is located two blocks from ALPS Language School. Broadway is a bright and exciting place lined with cafés, restaurants, theaters, cinemas and upscale shops. You will always find interesting activities close to school.

ALPS Facilities
ALPS is dedicated to remaining a small school to provide individual attention to each student. We have the facilities to help you learn English. Our modern air-conditioned/heated premises provide an excellent environment for learning.

Broadway has a university atmosphere, is close to the city center and has safe residential neighborhoods.

Our facilities include:

- Bright classrooms

- Student lounge/library/information center

- Listening Lab and audio-visual equipment

- Computer lab with student e-mail

Close to our school students have:

- Exercise clubs

- Student travel agency

- Public Library

- Post Office

Students use these at their own cost.