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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 including name, contact information, and similar details.
- Transcripts from the last institution attended, including student name, institution name, classes, and grades.
- Complete photo or copy of a valid passport’s photo page.
- Bank statement dated within the last 6 months, showing at least $28,762 USD or equivalent. View our Tuition, Fees & Living Expenses (click here) estimate.
- If the bank statement is not in the student’s name, a Financial Responsibility Form (click here) must be submitted, including statements from parents, sponsors, family, or friends.
- Valid proof of English language proficiency (click here to see all accepted proofs).
- A non-refundable application fee of $50 USD paid online.
- A digitally signed signature document.
- Click ‘Submit Application’ at the top of the page to have your application reviewed.
For program specific application requirements click here to view our programs page.
Students transferring from another U.S. school to Bellevue College need to submit extra documents. It’s best to submit your completed application at least two weeks before your grace period ends. If you are a transfer IBP student, please contact International Education (IE) at 425-564-3185.
Transfer students must also upload or submit copies of these immigration documents:
- F-1 visa page
- Current I-20 form
- Most recent I-94 document (available at i94.cbp.dhs.gov)
- Completed Transfer Eligibility Form (found in the International Student Portal Application)
Students who will be 16 or 17 years old by the start of classes must submit additional documents. 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).
Students must submit all general requirements and will be required to submit additional documents including:
- A copy of each F-2 dependent’s passport photo page, including expiration date.
- The addition of an additional $5,000 USD per dependent to the bank statement.
Acceptance packets can be sent via email at no cost or mailed to an international address for the cost of shipping. Students must cover the express mail fee through eShipGlobal and upload the air bill with a full mailing address to their online application within the International Student Portal.
Bellevue College’s English Language Institute (ELI) offers an Intensive English/University Preparation (UP) program that prepares students to enter Bellevue College’s college-level programs.
To benefit from the program, students should have previous formal English study at a middle/high school, college, or English language school.
New students whose English placement test scores fall below Level 1 will need to meet with the ELI Program Chair to find out if this is the right program. Students have the option of staying in the program provided they understand that they will be graded on their performance or request to transfer to another English school locally that allows them to start within the 30 days from their arrival date in the U.S.
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 B2-3 at EF International Language Schools
- Successful completion of the “Mid-intermediate” level at International House San Diego
Student must meet one of the following:
- 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
- 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
Students can request a conditional admissions letter for one school from the list above when they apply to Bellevue College.
Admission is not guaranteed, students must meet the conditions listed in their acceptance letter and meet application deadlines. Conditional admission to an institution does not include admission to a selective admission program.
- 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
- Washington State University
- Western Washington University
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
If you are a returning Bellevue College student, email us at ie@bellevuecollege.edu for assistance applying
- 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.
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Last Updated March 4, 2025