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For students who want to improve their English skills in the U.S. before enrolling full-time as a Pasadena City College (PCC) student, PCC is partnering with the following English Language Schools to offer conditional admissions.

Students who are seeking conditional admissions first start at one of our partner English Language Schools, and once you have achieved the English level required, you will be admitted as a full-time international student at PCC. Students who are seeking conditional admissions will receive a conditional admission letter from PCC and an explanation of the conditions for enrollment in the future.

Submit the following documents if you would like to be considered for conditional admissions:

  1. International Student Application 
  2. Non-refundable application fee of $50
  3. Upload the following supporting documents to your application: 
    1. Academic transcripts or records of the last school attended.
      1. If high school was the last school attended, you must submit high school transcripts only
      2. If college/university was the last school attended, you must submit college/university transcripts only
      3. Please note: Language School transcripts do not count as academic transcripts
    2. Copy of your Passport


Our English Language Partner Schools:

After I Apply

When you submit your application, you must check the box for conditional admissions. You will be asked to select a partner Language School of choice at that time.

After you are conditionally admitted to PCC, your chosen Language School will reach out to you to complete the enrollment in their English language program and issue your I-20 for your F-1 visa.

Please work with your language school of choice to receive your language admissions letter and Form I-20 from them. You will not get an I-20 from PCC until you have met the appropriate level of English at your language school. 

Frequently Asked Questions

I have been conditionally admitted. When can I start at PCC?

If you are conditionally admitted to PCC, review the conditions in your admissions letter carefully. You must enroll at one of our partner English Language Schools within 6 months of being conditionally admitted, and complete the conditions of your admission within one (1) year. You must submit final proof to the International Student Center when you are ready to enroll full-time.

How long will I have to complete the English language level? 

Conditionally admitted students will have one (1) year to complete the accepted English language certificate level at their Language School.

If you will need more than one year, please contact our office for additional options. 

I have completed the conditions in my admissions. What do I do?

Once you have met the conditions of your admissions to PCC, please return to your PCC International Application and upload the required supporting documents:

  • Proof of completion of accepted certificate level at your language school (see Language School levels)
  • Copy of your I-20 issued by your language school
  • Copy of your F-1 visa page located inside your passport
  • Copy of bank statement or letter showing sufficient proof of funding (see Tuition and Fees for amount)
  • Signed Sponsor Statement Form