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Our Services

ESL Tutoring

St. James ESL students actively participate in their English language learning through one-to-one tutoring or small group instruction.

ESL Students in Seattle Class

Staff works with tutors and students to develop an individualized plan of instruction, including goals, lesson plans and assessment.

Contact an ESL Coordinator: (206)382-4511
Cecilia Erin Walsh cwalsh@stjames-cathedral.org

Program Support

  • Tutor In-Services: workshops, and consultations with our ESL Specialist
  • Student Support: Bilingual and bi-cultural staff provide students with mentoring, guidance, and information referral
  • Tutor Resources: In addition to the Tutor Resources on our website, tutors and students can make an appointment to visit our Resource Library. Contact Glenda Caldwell at 206.382.4511

Services FAQ

Who is Eligible?
Low-income refugees or immigrants living in King County who are at least 18 years of age.

Who are the tutors?
All St. James ESL Program tutors are volunteers who have received pre-service tutor training.

Where is the tutoring?
St. James ESL offers accessible instruction throughout King County. Off-site locations include spaces provided by our Community Partners.

What time is tutoring?
Tutoring schedules are determined by student, tutor and staff.


Citizenship Services

Citizenship Tutoring

St. James ESL Citizenship students learn U.S. civics and history, through individual tutoring or group instruction, in preparation for their United States Naturalization Exam.

Contact the Citizenship Coordinator:
Jim Hodges jhodges@stjames-cathedral.org at 206.382.4511

Citizenship Application Assistance

naturalization ceremonySt. James ESL staff helps citizenship clients correctly complete and submit their N-400 applications for U.S. citizenship. Citizenship application assistance is free if you are low-income and live in the city of Seattle. For all others the fee for service is between $60-$100.

Apply for citizenship application assistance at St. James ESL:
  1. Complete the Client Information Form
  2. Contact our office:

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