The Intensive English program is designed to prepare non-native English speakers for college-level classes at Bellevue College. It focuses on developing essential reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills in an English-learning environment. Some basic English proficiency is required to start.
This program is open to all non-native English speakers with various visa types (e.g., F1, H4, L2, green card, US citizen). The cost of the program is the same for everyone, regardless of residency.
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.
The student’s level is determined based on the placement test results. There are 5 levels of Intensive English. Each level takes about one (1) quarter to complete. In each quarter, students take 3-4 classes. Generally, students spend about 9 to 12 months (3-4 quarters) in the program before they advance to the college-level program at Bellevue College.
Fall, Winter, and Spring Terms
- Classes meet Monday through Friday from 12:30pm to 4:20pm
- Classes are about 11 weeks long
Summer Term
- Classes meet Monday through Thursday from 9:30am to 3:50pm
- Classes are about 8 weeks long
Notes: The Bridge description on these documents are invalid. Please go to the Bridge Pathway Program for more updated information.
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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.
- 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.
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Last Updated October 25, 2024