Bellevue College’s International High School Completion (IHSC) Program is a 2-year college level program for academically motivated F-1 students aged 16 and 17 who have not finished high school. It enables students to take courses that contribute to both a high school diploma and a transfer associate degree. Completing the IHSC program is necessary to earn both degrees.
The IHSC program involves regular college classes with local students. Some universities may require IHSC students to meet international freshman admission criteria. To prepare, collaborate with Bellevue College international advisors and university admission staff.
A student must:
- Be 16 years old or older before the first day of the quarter
- Be on a valid F-1 status to study full-time
- Successfully completed the United States equivalent of 9th grade; completion of 10th grade is strongly recommended.
- Not having a high school diploma or equivalent in your home country or the United States
Completing the IHSC program is necessary to earn both degrees.
Washington State High School Diploma + [1 of the below]
- Transfer Associate Degrees: 2-year degrees designed for students planning to transfer to a 4-year university under the ICRC agreement.
- Arts and Science – Transfer Associate
- Academic Concentrations: Anthropology • Criminal Justice • Communication Studies • Cultural & Ethnic Studies • Gender Studies • Geography • History • Math • Political Science • Psychology • Sociology • Sustainability • Theatre Arts
- Computer Science Focus track for the BS – Computer Science
- Pre-Nursing Focus track for the ADN- Nursing then BSN- Nursing
- Business – Transfer Associate
- Math Education – Transfer Associate
- Music – Transfer Associate
- Science & Engineering – AS-T – Transfer Associate
- Arts and Science – Transfer Associate
- Professional/Technical Associate Degrees: 2-year programs that lead into a 2-year Bellevue College bachelor’s degree following the 2+2 model.
- Accounting, AAS
- Tracks into the Applied Accounting, BAS
- Business Management, AAS
- Tracks into the Business Management and Technology, BAS
- Business Analysis and Technology, AAS-T
- Digital Marketing, AAS-T
- Tracks into the Digital Marketing, BAS
- Information Technology, AAS-T
- Tracks into the *Cybersecurity BAS
- Interior Studies, AAS
- Tracks into the Interior Design, BAA
- Marketing Management, AAS
- Tracks into the Digital Marketing, BAS
- Molecular Sciences Technician, AAS-T
- Tracks into the *Molecular Biosciences, BAS
- Nursing, AAS-T
- Software Development, AAS-T
- Accounting, AAS
- Independent programs that do not track into a Bellevue College Bachelors:
Last updated: April 2026. Offerings and eligibility are subject to change
Estimate of Tuition, Fees & Living Expenses
2025-26 Academic Year
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| Programs | Associate, IHSC, Certificate |
|
|---|---|---|
| Term (3 Months) Year (9 Months) | Term | Year |
| Tuition | $3,761 | $11,283 |
| Mandatory Fees | $144² | $298 |
| Medical Insurance³ | $443 | $1,329 |
| Books & Supplies | $254 | $762 |
| Room & Board⁴ | $4,654 | $13,961 |
| Miscellaneous | $650 | $1,950 |
| Total (Estimated) | $9,906 | $29,583 |
| Bank Statement for I-20 | $29,583 | |
Important Notes
- ¹ Intensive English students have quarterly mandatory fees of $84/quarter and a one-time Placement Test Fee of $32 in the first quarter.
- ² College-Level students have quarterly mandatory fees of $77/quarter, a one-time International Student Activity fee of $35, and a one-time Placement Test Fee of $32 in the first quarter.
- ³ Insurance is required. Visit the Medical Insurance page for more information.
- ⁴ Room and Board: Payments may not be made to the College if the student is not residing on campus.
- Tuition: Subject to change without prior notice. Students should plan for possible adjustments in expenses.
- Pay all tuition and fees by the established deadlines listed on the Academic Calendar. If you don’t pay on time, your classes will be dropped and a drop fee charged.
- Accepted Payment Methods: VISA, MasterCard, money order, personal check (U.S. bank), cash, and bank wire. For wire transfer info, complete the Wire Transfer Request Form
- Description of Fees
Student must meet one of the following for direct entry to college-level classes. Students who do not, will begin by taking Intensive English classes:
- 95 with a Production Score of 75 or higher
- Incoming college-level students will receive automatic placement into either English 93 or English 101. Students must still enroll in their placement level class.
- More information about Duolingo English Test
- Overall score of 6.0 with all sub-scores 5.5 or higher
- More information about Academic IELTS
- 61 (iBT) or 500 (PBT)
- More information about TOEFL
- TOEFL has released a new scoring system as of January 21, 2026 and Bellevue College is currently in the process of creating our score equivalences. TOEFL test takers will receive two styles of scores when they receive their results: one from the new 1 to 6 scale, and one from the 0 to 120 scale. The former 1 to 120 scale will be included in TOEFL test results until January 21, 2028, and will continue to be the default scoring scale at Bellevue College until we determine the equivalency. Please reach out to ie@bellevuecollege.edu if you have any questions on the TOEFL scoring system or how to submit your new TOEFL scores to us.
- A grade of “A-” in Integrated Skills 5 and “B-” in all other courses taken that quarter
- More information about the BC’s Intensive English program – Level Description
With a grade of “C-“
A valid placement result from another college into the equivalent of BC’s English 101
- Successful completion of Advanced (C1) level at Kaplan.
- Successful completion of Level 6 at California Language Academy.
- Successful completion of Advanced (C1-1) level at EF International Language Schools, Inc.
- A “C” or higher in English
- More information about Cambridge IGCSE Subjects
- More information about Cambridge O-Level Subjects
- 3 (places into English 101 at BC(*))
- (*) Official exam result issued by the testing company is required for the placement into English 101.
- More information about AP English Language or Literature/Composition
- If SAT or ACT taken within the last five years or PSAT taken within the last two years
- SAT or PSAT Reading/Writing score of 480 or higher
- ACT Composite score of 22 or higher
- 3 (places into English 101 at BC(*))
- (*) Official exam result issued by the testing company is required for the placement into English 101.
- More information about Smarter Balanced ELA
- 4 (places into English 101 at BC(*))
- (*) Official exam result issued by the testing company is required for the placement into English 101.
- More information about the IB International Baccalaureate
Successful completion of the advance 5 with a passing grade (a verification letter from the school official is required) (reviewed on a case-by-case basis)
Two years of regular English courses (non-ESL) in a U.S. high school or international school with a cumulative 3.0 GPA or higher (reviewed on a case-by-case basis)
If your citizenship is from one of the countries listed below, please submit your passport to the “English Proficiency” section of the application in addition to the passport section.
1. Anguilla, 2. Antigua and Barbuda, 3. Australia, 4. Bahamas, 5. Barbados, 6. Belize, 7. Bermuda, 8. Botswana, 9. British Virgin Islands,10. Cameroon, 11. Canada (except Quebec), 12. Cayman Islands, 13. Dominica, 14. England, 15. Fiji, 16. The Gambia, 17. Ghana, 18. Gibraltar, 19. Grenada, 20. Guyana, 21. Ireland, Northern, 22. Ireland, Republic of, 23. Jamaica, 24. Kenya, 25. Lesotho, 26. Liberia, 27. Malawi, 28. Malta, 29. Mauritius, 30. Montserrat, 31. Namibia, 32. New Zealand, 33. Nigeria, 34. Papua New Guinea, 35. Scotland, 36. Seychelles, 37. Sierra Leone, 38. Singapore, 39. Solomon Islands, 40. South Africa, 41. St. Kitts and Nevis, 42. St. Lucia, 43. St. Vincent and the Grenadines, 44. Swaziland, 45. Tanzania, 46. Tonga, 47. Trinidad and Tobago, 48. Turks and Caicos Islands, 49. Uganda, 50. United Kingdom, 51. Vanuatu, 52. Wales, 53. Zambia, 54. Zimbabwe
Apply through the International Student Portal (click here) by our due dates (click here).
New applicants should click “New User” at the bottom of the portal page and save their email and password.
- Completed online application form (name, contact information, etc.)
- High school transcript including 9th grade, professionally translated into English, must include the student’s name, institution name, classes, and grades. Students should request 2 sets of transcripts from their school.
- Request an (unofficial) transcript for translation and the online application
- Request an (official) sealed transcript is to be delivered to the IE office after acceptance
- Photo or copy of a valid passport photo page
- Valid proof of English language proficiency
- *Students without proof of English proficiency will begin in the Intensive English program.*
- Bank statement dated within the last 6 months, showing at least $29,583 USD or equivalent
- Estimate of Tuition, Fees & Living Expenses
- If the bank statement is not in the student’s name, a Financial Responsibility Form must be submitted
- Completed and signed Attorney-in-Fact (AIF) form.
- Completed and signed Limited Power-of-Attorney (POA) form.
- $50 USD non-refundable application fee paid online
- Digitally signed signature document
- Click ‘Submit Application’ at the top of the page to have your application reviewed.
- After acceptance, all students must send their official sealed transcripts to our International office or deliver them in-person once they enter the United States.
Students transferring from another United States institution must submit additional documents to the International Student Portal:
- F-1 visa page
- Current I-20 form
- Most recent I-94 document (i94.cbp.dhs.gov)
- Online Transfer Eligibility Form (complete in the International Student Portal)
Submit a completed application at least two weeks before your grace period ends.
Students must submit additional documents to the International Student Portal for each dependent:
- A copy of each F-2 dependent’s passport photo page (showing expiration date).
- Add $5,000 USD per dependent to the bank statement.
Acceptance packets can be emailed for free or mailed internationally at the student’s expense. To use express mail, pay via eShipGlobal and upload the air bill with full mailing address to the International Student Portal.
Or email us at ie@bellevuecollege.edu
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Last Updated April 22, 2026