{"id":43,"date":"2014-02-17T10:30:29","date_gmt":"2014-02-17T18:30:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/oiegi\/future-students\/customized-group-program-no-i-20-issued\/"},"modified":"2026-04-02T13:52:42","modified_gmt":"2026-04-02T20:52:42","slug":"customized-group","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/international\/programs\/customized-group\/","title":{"rendered":"Customized Group Program (No I-20 Issued)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"341\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/180\/2024\/04\/BC_IE_2024_01JAN_29_1500X500px_Winter24-International-Student-Transfer-Fair-1-1024x341.png\" alt=\"Students in a tulip field\" class=\"wp-image-13160 img-fluid \" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/180\/2024\/04\/BC_IE_2024_01JAN_29_1500X500px_Winter24-International-Student-Transfer-Fair-1-1024x341.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/180\/2024\/04\/BC_IE_2024_01JAN_29_1500X500px_Winter24-International-Student-Transfer-Fair-1-300x100.png 300w, https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/180\/2024\/04\/BC_IE_2024_01JAN_29_1500X500px_Winter24-International-Student-Transfer-Fair-1-768x256.png 768w, https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/180\/2024\/04\/BC_IE_2024_01JAN_29_1500X500px_Winter24-International-Student-Transfer-Fair-1.png 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This short-term customized program is designed for groups who want to improve their English skills while experiencing American culture. It combines classroom learning with real-life practice and cultural activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Short-term customized program.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hands-on experience learning English.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Opportunities to participate in various cultural activities and excursions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Experience living with a American homestay family.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>May include field trips, company visits, and volunteer opportunities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Students will attend a graduation ceremony and receive certificates upon completion.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who Can Join:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ideal for school groups, such as high school or university students.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Retired professionals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Program Length:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Schedules and program lengths are customized to meet each group\u2019s needs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Most programs last between 1 to 4 weeks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Age Requirements:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The minimum age is 15 years old.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A parent must appoint the adult group leader as a guardian for the entire program.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Participants under 18 must complete Bellevue College\u2019s Underage Release forms.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Completed and signed\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/180\/2026\/04\/Limited-Power-of-Attorney-Form.docx\">Limited Power-of-Attorney for Healthcare Purpose<\/a>\u00a0form.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Completed and signed\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/180\/2026\/04\/Attorney-in-Fact-Form.docx\">Attorney-in-Fact\u00a0<\/a>form.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Interested?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Please&nbsp;email your our Director of Bellevue College International Education, at <a href=\"mailto:Kazumi.Hada@bellevuecollege.edu\">Kazumi.Hada@bellevuecollege.edu<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-row row\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-column col-md\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-panel card bg-primary text-white\"><h2 class=\"card-header\">Our Location:<\/h2><div class=\"card-body\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/5Ve3yZsDKtMjz9zh9\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/180\/2024\/08\/Website_BC_IE_1200x500px_WebsiteBanners-3-1024x427.jpg\" alt=\"IE Room U-202\" class=\"wp-image-13964 img-fluid \" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/180\/2024\/08\/Website_BC_IE_1200x500px_WebsiteBanners-3-1024x427.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/180\/2024\/08\/Website_BC_IE_1200x500px_WebsiteBanners-3-300x125.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/180\/2024\/08\/Website_BC_IE_1200x500px_WebsiteBanners-3-768x320.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/180\/2024\/08\/Website_BC_IE_1200x500px_WebsiteBanners-3-1170x488.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/180\/2024\/08\/Website_BC_IE_1200x500px_WebsiteBanners-3-900x375.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/180\/2024\/08\/Website_BC_IE_1200x500px_WebsiteBanners-3.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div><div class=\"card-footer\"><strong>Open Mon-Fri: 8 AM \u2013 5 PM<\/strong><br><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/5Ve3yZsDKtMjz9zh9\">3000 Landerholm Cir SE, Bldg U, Rm U202 Bellevue, WA 98007<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-column col-md\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-panel card bg-primary text-white\"><h2 class=\"card-header\">Student Stories:<\/h2><div class=\"card-body\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/international\/posts\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/180\/2024\/08\/Website_BC_IE_1200x500px_WebsiteBanners-2-1024x427.jpg\" alt=\"International Students of Bellevue College Smiling\" class=\"wp-image-13963 img-fluid \" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/180\/2024\/08\/Website_BC_IE_1200x500px_WebsiteBanners-2-1024x427.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/180\/2024\/08\/Website_BC_IE_1200x500px_WebsiteBanners-2-300x125.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/180\/2024\/08\/Website_BC_IE_1200x500px_WebsiteBanners-2-768x320.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/180\/2024\/08\/Website_BC_IE_1200x500px_WebsiteBanners-2-1170x488.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/180\/2024\/08\/Website_BC_IE_1200x500px_WebsiteBanners-2-900x375.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/180\/2024\/08\/Website_BC_IE_1200x500px_WebsiteBanners-2.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div><div class=\"card-footer\">Discover why students chose Bellevue College and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/international\/posts\/\">read their stories and experiences<\/a>.<\/strong><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-column col-md\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-panel card bg-primary text-white\"><h2 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