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International Students

We welcome students from around the world to Clover Park Technical College. We provide personalized assistance to our international students every step of the way, from entry to graduation. We also offer airport pickup, free internet access, and free tutoring.

Entry

To start your application process, please contact us and take the first step toward a bright future. Join other domestic and international students who have discovered the outstanding programs at Clover Park Technical College.

You can become an international student at Clover Park Technical College by following these easy steps:

  1. Fill out the Admission Application and the Financial Responsibility forms:
    1. Available online at www.cptc.edu/international, or
    2. Request an application packet by email at international@cptc.edu. We will send you digital copies of the documents.
    3. Request an application packet by phone at 253-589-6089.
  2. Send the Admission Application and the Financial Responsibility forms, along with other required documents, by mail with your $50 non-refundable application fee, payable by personal check, money order (in U.S. dollars), or credit card.
  3. Attach a passport-size color photo to the top right corner of the application.

No Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)/International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is required for entry if you study and successfully complete the highest level of an accredited ESL program at another college or language school. Please contact us for more information about our English language requirements.

Once we receive the above items and you meet all the entry criteria, we will mail your Form I-20 to you. Take the Form I-20 with you to the U.S. Consulate in your country and apply for a student visa. If you have questions about the application process, please contact our office at international@cptc.edu or 253-589-6089.

English Language Training at CPTC

Intensive English program and ESL Pathway program are expected to start in 2019. No Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)/International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score is required for admission if you apply for the Intensive English program, and successful completion of the ESL Pathway program guarantees admission into one of the many professional technical programs offered at CPTC. Please visit www.cptc.edu/international for updates or contact the International Education Programs Office at international@cptc.edu for more information.

Transfer of CPTC Credits

Credits earned at Clover Park Technical College may transfer to other two-year colleges and to some four-year colleges and universities. Please discuss your educational goals with the International Education Programs Office staff.

Dates to Remember

  • Fall Quarter begins September 24, 2018
  • Winter Quarter begins January 2, 2019
  • Spring Quarter begins April 1, 2019
  • Summer Quarter begins July 1, 2019
  • Graduation is June 18, 2019

Please note that some programs have fall and/or spring start dates only.

Cost of Tuition & Fees

International students pay non-resident tuition. Visit www.cptc.edu/tuition for 2018-19 rates.

  • International Student Health Insurance is $338.97 per quarter (3 months) — subject to change.
  • Some programs require additional quarterly fee(s). Please visit www.cptc.edu/tuition for more information.
  • Additional fees may be charged for a specific class and are listed at the end of the course descriptions in the Quarterly Class Schedule.

Tuition and fees may change based on State of Washington legislative guidelines.

  • Housing and other college fees are not inclusive.
  • Non-refundable Clover Park Technical College international admission application fee is $50.
  • Books and supplies vary by program.

Housing Services

There are two housing options for international students:

  1. Homestay (recommended for all new students)

    You may live with an American host family who will provide you with a furnished, private room. They will also pick you up from the airport and help with your initial settling-in needs (banking, WA ID/license, orientation to community, etc.).

    There is a $275 placement fee. The traditional homestay is $650 per month for 2 meals per day (subject to change).

    Contact the International Office staff when you wish to apply for homestay.

  2. Independent living in apartments near the college (NOT recommended for newly arrived students)

    The average rent ranges from $750 per month to $1,200 per month, depending on number of bedrooms, size, location, and amenities.

    Additionally, students have to pay for food and utilities. Assistance is available for students who pay the International Housing Application Fee (currently $150, non-refundable, subject to change). Housing and other college fees are not inclusive. Costs are subject to change based on the local housing market.

For Additional International Information

Contact the International Education Programs Office at:

Tel: 253-589-6089

Fax: 253-589-6056

Email: international@cptc.edu

Mail: Clover Park Technical College

International Education Program

4500 Steilacoom Blvd SW

Lakewood, WA 98499-4004

Website: www.cptc.edu/international