Heartland Community College

Heartland inspires lives through accessible and personalized student support, exemplary innovation, and high expectations for success in teaching and learning. Heartland Community College is a community college with campuses in several communities in Central Illinois. Founded in 1991, Heartland Community College is a fully accredited institution with campuses located in Normal, Lincoln, and Pontiac.

International Admissions

At Heartland Community College you'll find the perfect fit and will be on the right track for your career goals! Heartland offers its students:

• Over 70 different programs of study
• Day, night and online courses
• Class sizes with 20 students of less so you get lots of personal attention
• Modern class rooms
• More than 30 different student clubs for you to join

The international student office is always open and ready to assist you! They can help you find health insurance, housing and transportation. While enrolled you also have free access to:

• Academic English Language Program (AELP) to prepare you for college-level classes
• Free academic tutoring
• Support to help you make a smooth transition to a university

Afforability

Heartland College Community college is proud of their low tuition cost and fees that's $9,936 for a year! The graph below compares their tuition to other types of schools.

Studying in Illinois

Illinois is known on the map primarily because of Chicago, which is one of the most populated cities in the United States. International students are being targeted to continue their education in Illinois because many people do not know much about the state or the schools there. Illinois has a lot of really incredible colleges and universities that have been ranked in the Princeton Review's Top 100 Best Schools in the United States.
Read our full article on studying in Illinois

Academic English Language Program

For those who speak and understand English but want to improve their language skills to prepare for college-level classes.

AELP offers Academic Reading,Oral Communication, and Communication.

Other classes focus on how to achieve success in your college and future career.

Classes are offered in the fall, spring and summer semesters in the daytime, evening hours may be available.

AELP classes typically meet for two hours twice a week. Most students enroll in more than one class each semester. You should plan to be in class for 8-15 hours each week.

You'll receive grades from in-class assignments, homework and exams in your courses. If you pass a class, you advance to the next level. Once you pass the final level with a grade of C or higher, you will be able to enter college-level classes at Heartland. You can repeat courses if necessary.

Throughout the program, teachers and staff will help you set goals and plan for your next step. Most students that complete AELP go on to complete college classes, certificates and degrees.

Test Scores For Acceptance:

TOEFL iBT: 38 (AELP) 65 (Undergraduate) (Initial placement is determined by internal placement testing)