United States
Open Intake
February 2024
Deadline
November 2023
Turnaround time
30 working days
Why choose this institution?
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Santa Monica College (SMC) is recognised as one of the best community colleges in California and the United States. SMC provides the first two years of an American bachelor’s degree and transfers students to top-ranked universities to complete their education. With over 180 degree and certificate programs, an intensive English program and online study options, Santa Monica College has something to offer to everyone.
SMC has been ranked number one in transfers to the UCs, UCLA, USC, and LMU for 32 years. It offers $50 million in Financial Aid and Scholarships. A thriving campus with an impressive academic record, SMC has more than 32000 students and offerings in more than 100 fields of study. SMC is the leader among the state’s 116 community colleges in transferring students to the University of California, University of Southern California, Loyola Marymount University and other four-year campuses.
Set on a 38-acre main campus, Santa Monica College has everything today’s student needs to succeed — computer labs, athletic facilities, performing and visual arts spaces, and active student clubs. Their modern facilities have won numerous architectural and sustainability awards.
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Certificate of Achievement - Management and Leadership
Upcoming intake
February (10/02/2025)
Deadline
January (05/01/2025)
Academic Requirement
Entry Requirements: All students must be 18 years old at the time of initial attendance. Transcripts - Records from the last school attended. If the school was a college, university, or high school within the US, official transcripts must be sent directly from the awarding institution to the International Education Center at SMC. US transcripts must show a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher. Application Fee. Proof of English Proficiency. Essay. Status Verification Form. Copy of Passport. English Requirements: Applicants with a TOEFL score of 500+ or equivalent will be given preference. TOEFL 450 PBT. TOEFL 133 CBT. TOEFL 45 IBT. 450 ITP or higher on the international TOEFL. ITEP of 3. IELTS of 5.0. Duolingo: 75 or higher. Pearson Test of English: 39 or higher. STEP Eiken: Grade 2 with at least 75% and Results Pass. Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) score of C or better. Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE) score of C or better. Cambridge/IGCSE SPM Curriculum – English grade of C or better. Successful completion of the appropriate ESL level or higher at these schools: American English College: ESL Level 6 American English Language School (AELS) Level 5 Adams College: Successful completion of General ESL Advanced I or higher, OR successful completion of TOEFL iBT Range 2 Aston International Academy: Advanced Level AF International College: Successful completion of ESL program level 6 Cal America: Level 5 Plus IBT TOEFL Prep Course California Language Academy: Level 5 Columbia West College: Level VI Converse International School of Languages at a CEFR level B2 who have successfully completed English for Academic Purposes (EAP) EC USA: Upper Intermediate/B-2 EF International Language Schools: Successful completion of level B2 ELS Language Schools: Level 109 Elite Language School: Level 3 with score of 80 English Language Center: Level 600A FLS: Level 14 GEOS Language Plus: Level 6 ILSC – Successful completion of Level Intermediate 3 – I 3 or higher International House, San Diego: Level 4 Kaplan/Aspect: Higher Intermediate Level Language Systems: Level 6 LASC: ESL Level 7 Mentor Language Institute: High Intermediate – Track 2 Poly Language Institute – Level 6, Advanced UCLA Extension: 405 USC International Academy: Level 5
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Associate of Science in Computer Science
Upcoming intake
February (10/02/2025)
Deadline
January (05/01/2025)
Academic Requirement
Entry Requirements: All students must be 18 years old at the time of initial attendance. Transcripts - Records from the last school attended. If the school was a college, university, or high school within the US, official transcripts must be sent directly from the awarding institution to the International Education Center at SMC. US transcripts must show a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher. Application Fee. Proof of English Proficiency. Essay. Status Verification Form. Copy of Passport. English Requirements: Applicants with a TOEFL score of 500+ or equivalent will be given preference. TOEFL 450 PBT. TOEFL 133 CBT. TOEFL 45 IBT. 450 ITP or higher on the international TOEFL. ITEP of 3. IELTS of 5.0. Duolingo: 75 or higher. Pearson Test of English: 39 or higher. STEP Eiken: Grade 2 with at least 75% and Results Pass. Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) score of C or better. Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE) score of C or better. Cambridge/IGCSE SPM Curriculum – English grade of C or better. Successful completion of the appropriate ESL level or higher at these schools: American English College: ESL Level 6 American English Language School (AELS) Level 5 Adams College: Successful completion of General ESL Advanced I or higher, OR successful completion of TOEFL iBT Range 2 Aston International Academy: Advanced Level AF International College: Successful completion of ESL program level 6 Cal America: Level 5 Plus IBT TOEFL Prep Course California Language Academy: Level 5 Columbia West College: Level VI Converse International School of Languages at a CEFR level B2 who have successfully completed English for Academic Purposes (EAP) EC USA: Upper Intermediate/B-2 EF International Language Schools: Successful completion of level B2 ELS Language Schools: Level 109 Elite Language School: Level 3 with score of 80 English Language Center: Level 600A FLS: Level 14 GEOS Language Plus: Level 6 ILSC – Successful completion of Level Intermediate 3 – I 3 or higher International House, San Diego: Level 4 Kaplan/Aspect: Higher Intermediate Level Language Systems: Level 6 LASC: ESL Level 7 Mentor Language Institute: High Intermediate – Track 2 Poly Language Institute – Level 6, Advanced UCLA Extension: 405 USC International Academy: Level 5
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Associate of Science for Transfer in Business Administration
Upcoming intake
February (10/02/2025)
Deadline
January (05/01/2025)
Academic Requirement
Entry Requirements: All students must be 18 years old at the time of initial attendance. Transcripts - Records from the last school attended. If the school was a college, university, or high school within the US, official transcripts must be sent directly from the awarding institution to the International Education Center at SMC. US transcripts must show a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher. Application Fee. Proof of English Proficiency. Essay. Status Verification Form. Copy of Passport. English Requirements: Applicants with a TOEFL score of 500+ or equivalent will be given preference. TOEFL 450 PBT. TOEFL 133 CBT. TOEFL 45 IBT. 450 ITP or higher on the international TOEFL. ITEP of 3. IELTS of 5.0. Duolingo: 75 or higher. Pearson Test of English: 39 or higher. STEP Eiken: Grade 2 with at least 75% and Results Pass. Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) score of C or better. Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE) score of C or better. Cambridge/IGCSE SPM Curriculum – English grade of C or better. Successful completion of the appropriate ESL level or higher at these schools: American English College: ESL Level 6 American English Language School (AELS) Level 5 Adams College: Successful completion of General ESL Advanced I or higher, OR successful completion of TOEFL iBT Range 2 Aston International Academy: Advanced Level AF International College: Successful completion of ESL program level 6 Cal America: Level 5 Plus IBT TOEFL Prep Course California Language Academy: Level 5 Columbia West College: Level VI Converse International School of Languages at a CEFR level B2 who have successfully completed English for Academic Purposes (EAP) EC USA: Upper Intermediate/B-2 EF International Language Schools: Successful completion of level B2 ELS Language Schools: Level 109 Elite Language School: Level 3 with score of 80 English Language Center: Level 600A FLS: Level 14 GEOS Language Plus: Level 6 ILSC – Successful completion of Level Intermediate 3 – I 3 or higher International House, San Diego: Level 4 Kaplan/Aspect: Higher Intermediate Level Language Systems: Level 6 LASC: ESL Level 7 Mentor Language Institute: High Intermediate – Track 2 Poly Language Institute – Level 6, Advanced UCLA Extension: 405 USC International Academy: Level 5
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Associate of Science in Engineering
Upcoming intake
February (10/02/2025)
Deadline
January (05/01/2025)
Academic Requirement
Entry Requirements: All students must be 18 years old at the time of initial attendance. Transcripts - Records from the last school attended. If the school was a college, university, or high school within the US, official transcripts must be sent directly from the awarding institution to the International Education Center at SMC. US transcripts must show a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher. Application Fee. Proof of English Proficiency. Essay. Status Verification Form. Copy of Passport. English Requirements: Applicants with a TOEFL score of 500+ or equivalent will be given preference. TOEFL 450 PBT. TOEFL 133 CBT. TOEFL 45 IBT. 450 ITP or higher on the international TOEFL. ITEP of 3. IELTS of 5.0. Duolingo: 75 or higher. Pearson Test of English: 39 or higher. STEP Eiken: Grade 2 with at least 75% and Results Pass. Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) score of C or better. Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE) score of C or better. Cambridge/IGCSE SPM Curriculum – English grade of C or better. Successful completion of the appropriate ESL level or higher at these schools: American English College: ESL Level 6 American English Language School (AELS) Level 5 Adams College: Successful completion of General ESL Advanced I or higher, OR successful completion of TOEFL iBT Range 2 Aston International Academy: Advanced Level AF International College: Successful completion of ESL program level 6 Cal America: Level 5 Plus IBT TOEFL Prep Course California Language Academy: Level 5 Columbia West College: Level VI Converse International School of Languages at a CEFR level B2 who have successfully completed English for Academic Purposes (EAP) EC USA: Upper Intermediate/B-2 EF International Language Schools: Successful completion of level B2 ELS Language Schools: Level 109 Elite Language School: Level 3 with score of 80 English Language Center: Level 600A FLS: Level 14 GEOS Language Plus: Level 6 ILSC – Successful completion of Level Intermediate 3 – I 3 or higher International House, San Diego: Level 4 Kaplan/Aspect: Higher Intermediate Level Language Systems: Level 6 LASC: ESL Level 7 Mentor Language Institute: High Intermediate – Track 2 Poly Language Institute – Level 6, Advanced UCLA Extension: 405 USC International Academy: Level 5
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Mandatory documents
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Application
- Academic: Transcripts & Certificates
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- English Language: English Proficiency Transcript/Results
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Scholarships
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