View the detailed description and admission requirements for all programs: Bachelor’s Degree programs, Associate and Certificate programs, International High School Completion (IHSC), Bridge Pathway program, International Business Profession (IBP) program, and Intensive English Language (ESL) and Learning English in Action Program (LEAP).
How To Apply
Step 1: Create Account
- If you have never applied to Bellevue College before, you are a New User and will need to Create an Account in our International Student Portal.
- You only need to create an International Student Portal account once. If you are re-applying, or if you already started an application and would like to continue, you do not need to create a new account.
Step 2: Start Application
- After you create your International Student Portal account, you can apply for international admission to Bellevue College.
Continue Application
- Log in to the International Student Portal by clicking the Continue Application button below and logging in with your Portal Account.
- Under the Records heading, select your International Application
- Please use your student’s email to create their account for their online application.
- Follow steps in the “Instructions for New Students” and assist your student.
If you are a returning Bellevue College student, email us at ie@bellevuecollege.edu for assistance applying
International Admissions
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Admission Requirements:
- An online international student application form, including the signature document. Follow the “Instructions for New Students”, on the top of this page, to create an account and fill out an application.
- A non-refundable $50 application fee paid online.
- All acceptance packets shipped to an address outside of the U.S. require you to pay an express mail fee via eShipGlobal site. The student must upload the air bill with a complete mailing address to the BC’s online application site.
- A copy of the passport photo page, including expiration date.
- A copy of each F-2 dependent’s passport photo page, including expiration date.
- A bank statement dated no earlier than 6 months before application, with a minimum balance of $25,316 USD.
- Add $5,000 USD for each F-2 dependent
- US-based sponsors must complete the Affidavit of Support (I-134) form
- Valid proof of English language proficiency.
- Transcripts in English from the current and/or previous schools.
No English proficiency is required.
Student must meet one of the following:
Internet-based TOEFL (iBT) and Paper-based TOEFL (PBT)
- 58 (iBT) or 493 (PBT)
- More information about TOEFL
Academic IELTS
- Overall score of 5.5 with all sub-scores above 5.0 or higher
- More information about Academic IELTS
DUOLINGO
- 85
- More information about DUOLINGO English Test
Successful completion of the BC’s Intensive English program
- Successful completion of the BC’s Intensive English level 5
- More information about the BC’s Intensive English program – Level Description
Successful completion of the specific level of English language school
- Intensive Level 109 at ELS Language Centers
- High Intermediate level at Kaplan
- ALPS SIRWS 5 with a grade of 75% or higher AND a minimum score of 69 on the CaMLA EPT exit exam at ALPS Language School
- Completion of the first-half of International House San Diego’s (IHSD) American Language Benchmark 7, equivalent to IELTS overall score of 5.0
- Highest level at an intensive English school (must submit a verification letter from the school official and considered on a case-by-case basis)
Successful completion of Level 5 at California Language Academy - Successful completion of Level B2-2 at EF International Language Schools
- Successful completion of the “Mid-intermediate” level at International House San Diego
Student must meet one of the following:
Internet-based TOEFL (iBT) and Paper-based TOEFL (PBT)
- 61 (iBT) or 500 (PBT)
- More information about TOEFL
Academic IELTS
- Overall score of 6.0 with all sub-scores 5.5 or higher
- More information about Academic IELTS
Duolingo English Test
- 95
- More information about Duolingo English Test
First Language on the IGCSE or O-Level
- A “C” or higher in English
- More information about Cambridge IGCSE Subjects
- More information about Cambridge O-Level Subjects
An AP English Language or Literature/Composition Score
- 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
An IB English A Exam With A Minimum Score
- 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
Smarter Balanced ELA Score Option Available For US High School Students Only
- 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
SAT/ACT/PSAT Scores
- 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
Successful Completion of the BC’s Intensive English Program
- 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
Successful Completion of The BC’s Bridge Pathway Program
With a grade of “C-“
Other College’s placement test result(s)
A valid placement result from another college into the equivalent of BC’s English 101
U.S. High School or an International School
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)
Public Diplomacy ESL-school of The US Embassy
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)
Successful Completion of The Specific Level of English Language School
- Successful completion of Advanced (C1) level at Kaplan.
- Successful completion of Level 6 at California Language Academy.
- Successful completion of Advanced (C1) level at EF International Language Schools, Inc.
Countries with English as Official or Primary Language
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
Underage Students (16 or 17 years old):
- All students must be at least 16 years old before the start of classes.
- Completed and signed the Limited Power-of-Attorney for Healthcare Purpose and Attorney-in-Fact forms.
- Underage students who have already graduated from a high school in their home country and seek direct admission to the college level program must submit proof of high school completion (e.g., diploma, IGCSE, O-level exam results, or an expected graduation letter from a school official)
Transferring to BC:
Students transferring from another US school to BC need to submit additional documents. Transfer students are strongly advised to submit their completed applications at least two weeks before their grace period ends. Transfer IBP students, contact International Education (IE) at 425-564-3185.
Transfer students also must upload/submit copies of the immigration documents:
- A copy of F-1 visa page
- A copy of current I-20 form
- Most recent I-94 document (retrieve from https://i94.cbp.dhs.gov/I94/#/home)
- Completed and signed Transfer Eligibility form
Transfer Partners
Students can request a conditional admissions letter for one school from the list below when they apply to Bellevue College.
Please note that admission is not guaranteed, and students must still meet the conditions listed in their acceptance letter. This includes applying to the school by their application deadlines. Conditional admission to the school does not include admission to a major with selective admission.
- Arizona State University
- California State University San Marcos
- Central Washington University
- Eastern Washington University
- Gonzaga University
- Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis
- Johnson & Wales University
- Oregon State University
- San Francisco State University
- Seattle University
- University of California, Riverside*
(General Welcome Letter) - University of Idaho
- University of Nevada, Las Vegas
- University of Washington, Bothell
- University of Washington, Tacoma
- Washington State University
- Western Washington University
Feature Transfer Partner Universities
Students can request a conditional admissions letter for one school from the list above when they apply to Bellevue College. Join us as we explore one university a month!
Please note that admission is not guaranteed, and students must still meet the conditions listed in their acceptance letter. This includes applying to the school by their application deadlines. Conditional admission to the school does not include admission to a major with selective admission.
Washington State University
Washington State University which also commonly known as Wazzu is a public research university in Washington founded in 1890. It is the second largest institution behind University of Washington. Main campus is located in Pullman, 4 hours from Seattle. Pullman is a vibrant, safe, and student-centered community. With beautiful scenery, clean air, and 172 days of sunshine annually, Pullman gives a feel of a relaxed setting with the charm of a traditional, American college town.
- Tier 1 research university. Offers 101 majors (including 38 STEM programs) for undergraduates, 79 master degree’s programs, 65 doctoral degrees programs, and 3 professional degree programs (veterinary, medicine and pharmacy)
- Satellite campuses spawn all over Washington state such as in Spokane, Tri-Cities, Vancouver and Everett.
- 14 residence halls to choose from
- International students is only 7% of total student population and 98 countries are represented at WSU.
- Easy transfer process for international students
- Industry partnership in classroom
- Internship and Job placement support
- High-achieving international students are guaranteed to receive the International Academic Award scholarships and these awards are renewable. The awards ranges from $2000 to $4000.
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Last Updated March 15, 2023
