English Proficiency Requirement
All Programs offered in English
San José City College requires F-1 international students to be proficient in English to be fully admitted.
Students must demonstrate English proficiency by one of the following:
- A) Examination
- B) Completion of a prerequisite course for college-level English at a U.S. institution
- C) Participation in a Partner English Language Program (see below)
Accepted Exams
- Duolingo (opens in new tab) – Minimum Overall Score: 95
- TOEFL (opens in new tab) – Minimum Score: 61 iBT / 500 Paper
- School Code: 4686 Dept Code: 00
- IELTS Academic (opens in new tab) – Minimum Score: 5.5
- STEP-EIKEN (opens in new tab) – Minimum Score: Step 2A
- PTE Academic Test (opens in new tab) – Minimum Score: 42
Scores must be sent directly by the testing agency to SJCC: internationalprogram@sjcc.edu
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Partner English Language Schools
Learn English then transfer to SJCC!
SJCC does not have an ESL program that is eligible for the F-1 visa. International students who need to study English can start at one of our local language school partners, where they will receive intensive English language instruction and are eligible for the F-1 visa.
Please let us know if you wish to start at a language school and we can offer you conditional admission to SJCC, which may be helpful when applying for the F-1 student visa.
List of Language SchoolsESL Program Information
If you do not need an F-1 visa to study in the U.S. and you are interested in learning English at SJCC, please contact the SJCC ESL Program.