The Bridge Pathway Program is a quarter-long college English preparation program. Students will take a college-level English class along with other courses that focus on developing writing skills, critical thinking, and personal responsibility for learning. There are two paths based on the student’s writing assessment.
There are two paths based on the student’s writing assessment:
Path 1 (15-credits):
- Combination of Academic Preparation (AP) (10 credits) and a English 093 (5 credits)
- A recommendation from the Integrated Skills 5 instructor or placement result of the Writeplacer exam
Path 2 (18-credits):
- Combination of a Academic Preparation (AP) (10 credits), a English 093 (5 credits), and an English supplemental course ELIUP 096 (3 credits)
Disclaimer: Due to short instructional weeks in summer quarter, all students follow Path 1.
Apply through our International Student Portal by our listed Dates and Deadlines.
If you are a new applicant, scroll to the bottom of the portal page and click “New User.” Remember to save your email and password.
- An online international student application form for your name, contact information, and similar details.
- Transcripts from the most recently attended institution. This must include the student’s name, institution name, classes taken, and grades received.
- A photo or copy of the passport photo page, showing the expiration date.
- A bank statement dated within the last 6 months, showing at least $28,762 USD. See an estimated breakdown of Tuition, Fees & Living Expenses.
- If the bank statement is in anyone else’s name besides the student’s, the Financial Responsibility Form must also be submitted. This includes parents, sponsors, family members, and friends.
- Valid proof of English language proficiency.
- A non-refundable $50 application fee paid online.
- A digitally signed signature document.
- Click ‘Submit Application’ at the top of the application page. This required step must be completed for us to review your application.
Students must submit additional documents to the International Student Portal if they are underage (16 or 17):
- Students must be at least 16 years old by the first day of classes
- A completed and signed Limited Power-of-Attorney for Healthcare Purpose form
- A completed and signed Attorney-in-Fact form
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.
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 us ie@bellevuecollege.edu.
Transfer students must submit copies of these immigration 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 (found in the International Student Portal Application)
Acceptance packets can be sent by email for free or mailed to an international address for the shipping cost. Students must pay the express mail fee through eShipGlobal and upload the air bill with a full mailing address to their online application in the International Student Portal.
Student must meet one of the following:
- 58 (iBT) or 493 (PBT)
- More information about TOEFL
- Overall score of 5.5 with all sub-scores above 5.0 or higher
- More information about Academic IELTS
- 85
- More information about Duolingo English Test
- Successful completion of the BC’s Intensive English level 5
- More information about the BC’s Intensive English program – Level Description
- 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
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Last Updated October 25, 2024