Washington Academy of Languages

Mission/Purpose

The mission/purpose of the Academy is to promote cross-cultural
understanding through language instruction and teacher training. The primary target population for the Intensive English Program are non-native English speakers whose objective is to improve their English proficiency in order to study in a U.S. institution of higher learning or for other purposes. The Academy also trains students in a number of world languges and offers graduate Certificate Programs in Teaching ESL and Bilingual Education. University credit is offered for these programs through Seattle Pacific University.

Mission Summary:
- to promote global understanding through an individualized approach to
language instruction and cultural orientation
- to provide language instruction and training which facilitates personal,
academic and professional growth
- to provide a supportive professional environment for instructional and
professional staff that allows them further growth and development. To
ensure that the Academy remains a prominent innovator in the area of
professional development
- to continue to evolve as an institution which offers multidisciplinary
programs to prepare individuals for successful international and
language-related careers