Admission Requirements
We are happy that you are considering submitting an application to Foothill College or De Anza College. Applying is simple.
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Please note the application deadlines below:
| Fall | Winter | Spring | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Application deadline | June 30 | Oct. 31 | Jan. 31 |
| Mandatory Orientation | Early September | Mid-December | Mid-March |
| Classes begin | Late September | Early January | Early April |
- Submit our online application form and upload all required documents, including the payment of a $75 application fee
- Copy of the biographical (photo) page in your passport
- Proof of English proficiency (see below)
- High School/Secondary School Transcripts *
- College or University Transcripts (if applicable) *
- Copy of I-20 from current institution, current visa, and I-94 card (for students transferring in from another U.S. institution only)
- Confidential Financial Statement, documentation, and $75 shipping fee (can be completed post admission, please see below)*
* An English translation of your documents may be required
Please note: students must be 16 years of age or older before the first day of orientation in
order to be eligible for admission to the colleges.
Proof of English Proficiency
Accepted Tests of English Proficiency
| Test of English Proficiency | Full Admission | Summer Intensive |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL | 61 iBT or 500 PBT | 52-60 |
| IELTS | 6.0 | 5.0 - 5.9 |
| Duolingo | 50 | 45-49 |
| SAT | 500 EBRW | |
| iTEP | Level 4 | Level 3.5 |
| Step Eiken | 2A | 2A |
| Pearsons PTE Academic | 45 | |
| Cambridge English | 175 Advance Exam | |
| GTEC CBT | 1100 |
Other English Proficiency Waivers (Must be verified by transcript or other documentation)
| English Proficiency Waivers | Score/Documentation Required |
|---|---|
| High School/Secondary School completion in countries where English is the primary language of instruction | Transcript |
| Completion of 3+ years at an International High School/Secondary School where the primary language of instruction is in English | Transcript |
| Completion of GCE O-Level or IGCSE English as a First Language | C grade or better |
| IB (International Baccalaureate) English A HL or SL | 4 or better |
| Completed English A and B courses in Sweden or Norway | Sweden: C or better Norway: 4 or better |
| Completed college level English classes at a US College or University | C or better |
If you’d like to apply for conditional admission through a partner English language school, please visit the Foothill College or De Anza College website for more details on the requirements.
Confidential Financial Statement
You can complete this step either during the application process or after you have already been admitted. In your application portal, upload a letter from the bank verifying that you or your sponsor are in “good standing” and have at least $26,084.00 U.S. dollars available for the first year of your education expenses. The letter/documentation must not be more than six months old. At this time, you will also be prompted to pay a $75 shipping fee if you’d like your I-20 and admission packet sent to you by express mail outside the U.S.