OUR SERVICES
All Services: How We Work
KATSI offers a broad range of services that is student-centered, hands on, that no other international student support service currently provides. We are located here in Seattle, Washington and have in depth knowledge of the U.S. academic system and educational pathways. Most importantly, your safety and academic success is very important to us, we provide ongoing care and advising during the student’s stay here in the US. We are caring professionals and pride ourselves in our ability to ensure success and capacity to work with all stakeholders involved in a student’s journey from inception to completion as an international student
International High School Completion (IHSC)
International High School Completion is a program for academically motivated F-1 students who are 16 and 17-years old and have not yet earned a high school diploma. IHSC allows qualified students to take courses that count for both a high school diploma and transfer associate degree at the same time.
Intensive English Language
Intensive English Program is designed to help international students prepare to study at American Colleges and Universities. It is taught by highly qualified instructors often in a small class size providing students with a more individualized support.
Conversational English and Educational Impact Tour (CEEIT - pronounced see-it)
CEEIT is an English immersion program designed for students ages 12-18 years old. In this 14 day program, students will tour 8 institutions ranging from International high schools, community technical colleges and universities. Students will meet with school administrators, faculty and other students and will get a chance to experience what it’s like to study in the U.S. Students will also experience living and being a part of a U.S. host family during the duration of the program. In addition, students will get a chance to discover the surrounding area through our sightseeing excursions, we promise it will be educational and fun. Space is limited, enquire with us to find out more!
College and University
Short Term Certificate of Study
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Short-term training programs consist of 19 credits or fewer. These programs generally include at least one quarter of study and can reach up to four quarters.
Associates of Arts (AA)
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A liberal arts degree fulfilling the general requirements taken by college freshman and sophomores. Students must complete 90 quarter credits in courses numbered 100 or above and meet specific distribution requirements. Following completion of this degree students generally continue on for their Bachelor Degree.
Associate of Science (AS)
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For Science Majors - Courses in this program parallel the first two years of a university program, and credits earned in these courses generally transfer to four-year colleges throughout the United States. Study in this program leads to an Associate of Science (AS) degree (for science majors). Students must complete 90 quarter credits in courses numbered 100 or above and meet specific distribution requirements. Following completion of this degree students generally continue on for their Bachelor Degree in the sciences.
Associates of Applied Sciences (AAS)
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The AAS degree is designed primarily to prepare students for successful employment in a professional or technical area. Though some transfer options are available to holders of the AAS, the degree is not intended to transfer.
Bachelor of Art (BA)
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Is a broad interdisciplinary undergraduate degree program encompassing general education, electives and major area of study courses. It is a degree earned from a college or university upon completion of at least 180 college level quarter credits in a specific major. A Bachelor of Arts may also be referred to as a bachelor’s, or undergraduate degree.
Bachelor of Science (BS)
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Is a direct undergraduate degree program focused on a specific Science, Technology, Engineer, Math (STEM) education. It is a degree earned from a college or university upon completion of at least 180 college level quarter credits in a specific major. A Bachelor of Arts may also be referred to as a bachelor’s, or undergraduate degree.
Graduate Degree Programs
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Graduate school, often referred to as grad school, is a college or university that offers advanced academic programs resulting in a master's degree, doctorate degree or certificate