Bellevue Community College

Bellevue Community College
International Student Programs
Academic & English Language Programs
3000 Landerholm Circle SE
Bellevue, Washington 98007-6484
USA
Telephone: 425.564.3185
Fax: 425.641.0246
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What type of College is Bellevue Community College (BCC)?

Bellevue Community College is a fully-accredited, government approved 2-year college offering 2-year associate degrees and some bachelor degrees. The school enrolls approximately 20,000 students per quarter and there are four quarters in each school year: fall, winter, spring, and summer. There are around 800 international students on campus representing over 60 countries. BCC is noted for setting technical standards in information technology that have been adopted across the United States and by the European Union. The school is situated in the heart of the technology corridor, which is home to Microsoft, Nintendo, Amazon.com, and Real Networks. Bellevue Community College has a full-range of educational options to help you meet your goals.

English Language Institute

Who Should Attend? Non-native speakers of English looking to increase their English language, technology, or business skills.

Why Should You Attend? To increase your English language skills and opportunities in the global workplace.

English Programs:

http://www.bellevuecollege.edu/isp/proesl.html

University Preparation (UP) is an AAIEP Certified Intensive English program. UP is a cost-effective, rigorous program of academic excellence. It has 5 levels, plus a bridge program to bring learners up to proficient levels in speaking, reading, writing, listening, and grammar. After successful completion of this program students can directly transfer into Bellevue Community College academic credit classes.

Special Programs offers groups of 10 or more the ability to customize their English training. Special Programs can combine English with Business Training, English with Computer Training, or English with Outdoor Activities such as skiing, hiking, biking, etc. Each group can create their own short-term or long-term special program.

Academic Programs

http://www.bellevuecollege.edu/isp/procredit.html

Who Should Attend? Students looking to earn an associate degree in transfer or professional programs as well as short term certificate programs.

Why Should You Attend? To transfer to a four-year university or to earn professional skills and knowledge to complete in today's demanding global labor market.

Degrees and Certificates offered:

Bachelor Degrees in Business Administration, Children's Studies, Interdisciplinary Studies, Technology, and Psychology through Eastern Washington University
Associate in Arts and Sciences (AAS-Transfer) - a two-year transfer program that requires 90 college level credits. Choose from 60 programs
Associate in Arts (AA-Non-transfer) - a two-year professional technical program that requires 90 college level credits. Choose from 30 programs.
Certificate programs - about a year or less short-term professional technical training programs. Choose from 60 different programs.

Unique

Academic Scholarships for qualified international students
All instructors have master's degrees in Teaching English as a Second Language or other professional fields
Five experienced international student advisors
In-house "free" foreign credential evaluation available
Small ESL class size (average 15 students per class)
Safe, clean, modern campus in high-tech region
Homestay options available through the housing agencies
Awarded 2006 Microsoft IT Showcase School

If you are interested in any of our programs and would like to request information, please contact us!

Visit the web site of Bellevue Community College - International Student Programs.

AAIEP Member Program