Valencia College

Wherever you’re from, there is no doubt that you’ve heard about COVID-19, and that it has changed your life in a significant way. Colleges and universities all across the United States are making steps to adapt to the changes this virus has made and the threat it poses to international education.

• Valencia College has extended its deadline for the Fall 2020 term to July 15th
• Now accepting Duolingo English Tests as proof of English proficiency for admission, with a minimum score of 75.
• They will be hosting virtual Q&A sessions on Instagram at @StudyinOrlandoFL, and are available for livechat on week days from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM EST through their website.

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English as a Second Language

Valencia College provides an Intensive English Program for students 15 years old and above. We accept students at all language levels from beginner to advanced. Students interested in a degree at Valencia who need to improve their English can start with the Intensive English Program and then transfer into a Valencia degree seeking program.

The program is accredited by the Commission on English Language Program Accreditation (CEA) which is recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education as a national accrediting agency for English Language Programs and institutions in the U.S. Achieving accreditation through the CEA requires meeting certain standards. Accreditation is not an easy process, and CEA-accredited programs that are among the best, not only in the U.S. but worldwide.

Features & Benefits

• Small class sizes
• Experienced and well-trained instructors
• Students of all English proficiency levels are accepted
• A diverse student population from over 100 countries
• Courses cover speaking, reading, listening and writing
• Prime location in Central Florida with year-round warm temperatures
• Valencia College graduates with an A.A. degree are guaranteed acceptance into one of eleven state universities here in Florida.

International Student Services (ISS)

Even prior to becoming a Valencia Student, ISS is here for you. The friendly staff can assist with the admissions process, documentation, academic advising, and other individual needs. Furthermore, ISS provides immigration sessions and workshops to new and returning international students.

You can also join Valencia’s Facebook group for international students to connect with ISS staff, as well as other students to ask questions and get updates.

Student Success Course

The Student Success Course is a great elective for new students seeking to gain some college survival skills. You will develop techniques for studying, time management, test taking, setting educational and career goals, and using the numerous Valencia resources at your disposal.

Libraries

There are libraries located on each of Valencia’s five campuses, each offering a wide variety of educational resources including books, periodicals, eBooks and multimedia resources. The libraries provide students with computer workstations for accessing the Internet as well as over 140 online databases and journals. Librarians and library staff are always available to help you with research, documentation and all of the technology available at Valencia’s libraries.

Online Resources

Valencia also offers free on-campus Wi-Fi and computer labs allowing access to a host of online services. As a Valencia student, you will be able to have your own Atlas account where you can check email, register for classes, access admissions, and financial records, and connect to educational and career planning resources.

Tutoring and Academic Help

Free tutoring is available within all subject areas upon request. Both one-on-one and group tutoring is available so that you can get the academic assistance that you need, regardless of your learning style or program of study. Some subjects such as math, reading, and writing, are available on all campuses, while others are campus specific.