International Education

Follow these easy steps to become an international student at CPTC:

1. Complete all international education admissions application forms. 

1. Submit the completed international education admissions application forms along with the following:

   a)   Bank statement(s) showing sufficient funds available for the first year of your studies. The cost of studies varies by the program. Please contact us for more information.

   b)  Other supporting documents (see the

1. for the list of required documents).

   c)   Enclose the $70.00 (USD) non-refundable application fee, which you can pay with bank check, money order or credit card payment with authorized signature. 

   d)  A small color photo of your headshot.

   e)   A short essay about you and your education & career goals.

2. You can submit your completed application and documents by email to international@cptc.edu or mail the originals to 4500 Steilacoom Blvd SW, Lakewood, WA, 98499 U.S.A.

Release of Information

For your protection and because of U.S. Privacy Act considerations, during new student orientation we ask you sign a Release of Information statement prior to release of personal information to third parties.

If you're currently attending another U.S. college and want to transfer to CPTC, you will need to:

1. Complete all international education transfer admissions application forms along with the following documents.

 This form must be completed by the adviser (DSO) at your current institution.

1. Submit the completed international education transfer admissions application forms along with the following:

   a)   Bank statement(s) showing sufficient funds available for the first year of your studies. The cost of studies varies by the program. Please contact us for more information.

   b)  Other supporting documents (see the

1. for the list of required documents).

   c)   Enclose the $70.00 (USD) non-refundable application fee, which you can pay with bank check, money order or credit card payment with authorized signature. 

   d)  A small color photo of your headshot.

   e)   A short essay about you and your education & career goals.

2. Submit your transcripts from any current or past colleges to the CPTC Credentials Evaluator: evaluator@cptc.edu.
3. Submit copies of your I-20, I-94 and the visa page of your passport.

• No TOEFL/IELTS is required for admission if you have successfully completed the highest level of an accredited intensive English or English as a second language (ESL) program in the U.S.
• TOEFL iBT61/PBT500/CBT173 or higher.
• IELTS overall band score 5.5 or higher with no band score lower than 5.0.
• If English is an official language of your country of citizenship, no proof of English language proficiency is required.
• Duolingo test scores may be accepted as proof of English proficiency. Contact Outreach & Entry Services for details.
• Please request your test scores to be sent to us directly from ETS or IELTS.

Some programs may require higher test scores. Contact Outreach & Entry Services for details.

We look forward to welcoming you to our friendly and safe college! 

Located south of Seattle, only 40 minutes from the Seattle-Tacoma airport in the City of Lakewood, we're ready to help you every step of the way, from the time you apply to the time you graduate.

We offer personal attention to help you settle in to your new life in Washington State.

Housing Options

Full Homestay:

• 3 months to 1 year or more
• Furnished bedroom
• Host family provides two nutritious meals per day

Partial Homestay:

• 3 months to 1 year or more
• Furnished bedroom
• Student buys and cooks own food in the family kitchen

(Single Rooms, Double Rooms, and Triple Rooms available) 

If you wish to live with an American host family, please contact us. We partner with Pierce College's Housing Office who helps us with homestay placements. For more information and current Pierce College homestay rates, please visit the Pierce College Homestay webpage.