Award winning programs, excellent teaching staff, and its prime location make Seattle Central Community College a compelling choice for students around the world. Offering programs in English Second Language, College Transfer, High School Completion, and Professional / Technical degrees and certificates, Seattle Central has become a popular academic destination for over 1,300 international students each year. In a one time study of 1,200 USA colleges, TIME magazine named Seattle Central "College of the Year." The college is located near downtown Seattle, with shops, restaurants, and entertainment venues within walking distance. The city is surrounded by majestic mountains, beatiful islands, and abundant water, and is the perfect place to make your academic home. Whether studying English, earning credits to transfer to a university, or studying a short –term certificate, Seattle Central has something for everyone.