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Skyline College

College of San Mateo

Requirements SVIEP UAP SMCSVAge 16+ 16+ 16+

Bank Varification of Funds $7,322 $25,400 $25,400

Cost of Attendance (tuition, housing, misc expenses)

$7,322 (8 weeks)

$5,790 (6 weeks)

$25,400 (10 months)

Minimum English Language Proficiency

None TOEFL iBT 49+IELTS 4.5+Duolingo English Test 85+

TOEFL iBT 56+IELTS 5.5+Duolingo English Test 85+

Copy of Official Transcript with English Translations

Yes Yes Yes

Copy of Passport Yes Yes Yes

Application Deadline Varies Summer - May 15Fall - Sep 25

Spring - Nov 1Fall - Jul 15

SAN FRANCISCO

SILICONVALLEY

UC Berkeley

Stanford

San Francisco

State

UC Santa Cruz San Jose State

UC Davis

SVIEP is a high-quality English language preparation program that is a good fit for students who do not have an English Language Proficiency test score. There are multiple start dates and students who successfully complete SVIEP Level 4 are guaranteed admission into the San Mateo Colleges of Silicon Valley.

Silicon Valley Intensive English Program (SVIEP)

Get an early start on your college education by earning transferable college credits while taking intensive English courses in the University Access Program! It’s a good fit for students with a TOEFL iBT 49+, IELTS 4.5+, or Duolingo English Test 85+. Guaranteed admission to Skyline College after completion of the program.

University Access Program (UAP)

Cañada College, College of San Mateo, and Skyline College are collectively called San Mateo Colleges of Silicon Valley. We offer university transferable courses that are equivalent to the first two years of bachelor degree programs at 144+ universities in our College University Partnership (CUP).

San Mateo Colleges of Silicon Valley (SMCSV)

SVIEP(at Cañada College)

UAP(at Skyline College)

San MateoColleges of

Silicon Valley(2 years)

TopUniversities

(2 years)TRANSFER

Start Your University Educationfrom Any English Level!

Summer: Jun 15 - July 25 Fall: Oct 19 - Dec 18

Spring: Jan 13 - May 22 Fall: Aug 19 - Dec 19

Location: Redwood City, CA

Location: San Mateo, CA

Location: San Bruno, CA

Bridge to

Colleges

TOP UNIVERSITIES

31 We specialize in university transfer admission (UTA). International

students begin their college education with us as first year freshmen and then transfer to a 4-year institution as a junior to earn their Bachelor’s Degree.

• 144+ universities in our College University Partnership (CUP).• Majority of the CUP universities offer guaranteed admission.• All of our courses, including those in our Global Online Learning

(GOL) Program, are university transferable.• Transfer students increase their chance of admission to a selective

4-year university from 30% to over 80%!

Transfer Admission to 144+ Universities

• #1 in Guaranteed University Transfer• Top-Ranked Colleges (IIE: 2017-2019)• First-Rate STEM Education• Internship Opportunities in Silicon Valley• Early Registration for Classes• International Student Counselors• Global Beca and Aspiring Alumni Scholarships• Campuses Located in Safe Communities• Silicon Valley Intensive English Program• Housing Referral and Homestay Placement

Why Choose San Mateo Colleges of

Silicon Valley?

• ACCOUNTING ALL• ARCHITECTURE CSM• ART ALL• AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY SKY• BIOLOGY ALL• BIOTECHNOLOGY SKY• BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION ALL• BUSINESS MANAGEMENT ALL• CHEMISTRY CAN, CSM• COMMUNICATION STUDIES ALL• COMPUTER SCIENCE ALL

• DANCE ALL• DIGITAL ARTS/MEDIA CAN, CSM• EARLY CHILDHOOD EDU. CAN, SKY• ELEMENTARY EDUCATION CAN, SKY• ECONOMICS CAN, CSM• ENGINEERING ALL• ENTREPRENEURSHIP CAN, SKY• ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE CAN• FASHION DESIGN CAN• FILM CSM• INTERIOR DESIGN CAN

• INTERNATIONAL STUDIES CAN, SKY• JOURNALISM SKY• KINESIOLOGY ALL• MATHEMATICS ALL• MUSIC ALL• PHYSICS ALL• POLITICAL SCIENCE ALL• PSYCHOLOGY ALL• SOCIAL SCIENCES CSM• THEATER ARTS CAN

POPULAR ACADEMIC PROGRAMSFor a complete list of the 105 programs & majors offered at all three colleges, visit smccd.edu/international/programs.php. In addition, we offer international students 42 Certificate Programs that can be completed within a year or two. Key: CAN: Cañada College CSM: College of San Mateo SKY: Skyline College ALL: All 3 Colleges

Private room with meals ($1,475) Private room without meals ($1,175)

Option 1Option 2

Shared room with meals ($1,075)Option 3

Visit smccd.edu/international/housing.php for more information.

“CSM provides lots of opportunities and awesome classes to international students. Counselors are very professional and help students transfer to their ideal universities.”

Qiaoan Yang, ChinaAdmitted to UC Berkeley

“Studying at Skyline College has been a vibrant and enriching experience. I have made invaluable connections and networked with people from all walks of life.”

Sujaya ChandranIndiaAdmitted to UC Berkeley

Shared room without meals ($775)Option 4

HOUSING OPTIONS (seperate application required)

APPLY NOW!smccd.edu/applynow

Cañada [email protected]

College of San [email protected]

Skyline [email protected]

Local ApartmentsRent a local apartment! See website for additional details: smccd.edu/international/housing.php

Homestay Referral ProgramImmerse yourself in American culture by living with a local family! Choose from 4 monthly rental rates:

1

2

“One of the things I like the most about Cañada College is the resources they offer to STEM students like tutoring, activities, and clubs - everything you need to succeed!”

Bernardo Fichman LacerdaBrazilAdmitted to UC Berkeley