International students in F-1 status are required to show proof of English. Students can demonstrate English proficiency by meeting ONE of the following criteria.
Students can submit a qualifying exam score that is less than 2 years old.
| English Language Exams Accepted | Minimal Scores |
|---|---|
| 61 | |
| 6.0 overall with 5.5 reading and 6.0 writing | |
| 2A | |
| 95 | |
| 61 (test not available in Mainland China and Iran) | |
| 45 | |
| 1190 | |
| 175+ on C1 Advanced or C2 Peoficiency Exam | |
| 175+ on C1 Advanced or C2 Peoficiency Exam |
West Valley College ESL Placement Test with resulting score at Level 963 or higher
Contact Terri Eppley at terri.eppleyFREEWEST_VALLEY to schedule the placement test.
You have a certification of completion of the appropriate level from any accredited U.S. intensive English language school.
Partner Language Schools
| School | Location | Level to Complete | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Clara, CA | Level D | [email protected] | (408) 855-5110 | |
| San Jose, CA | Level 600 | [email protected] | (408) 924-2660 | |
| Campbell, CA | Level 12 | [email protected] | (408) 274-9954 |
| You have completed or will complete one of the following | Submit |
|---|---|
| Secondary Education in an English-Speaking Country | Transcript & Diploma |
| International High School Diploma | Transcript & School Letter |
| Degree from a College or University in the U.S., U.K., Ireland, Canada, Australia, or New Zealand | Official Transcript |
| Nordic Gymnasium English B with Grade of 鈥淰G鈥� or 鈥淢VG鈥� | Official Transcript |
| All Years of Study in Singapore | Official Transcript |