If your native language is not English, you must adequately demonstrate English competency as a part of the application process by taking one of the following English Language Proficiency Exams:

DUOLINGO
Minimum score: 105

The Duolingo English Test is an online English proficiency test that can be taken online, on-demand, in under an hour for only $49. The test is taken via a computer with a camera and includes a proficiency score, video interview, and writing sample which are shared with Columbia College Hollywood when you send your results. Certified results are available within 48 hours of the test session.

TOEFL
The TOEFL exam is administered by the Educational Testing Service.

You must submit one of the following test scores:

• TOEFL Standard Test score = 550 or greater
• TOEFL Computerized Test score = 213 or greater
• TOEFL Online Test score = 80 or greater

Request your TOEFL scores online at ets.org using Columbia College Hollywood code 7213.

IELTS
The IELTS exam is administered by the International English Language Testing System.
You must submit an IELTS Overall Band Score of 6.5 or greater IELTS scores cannot be requested online. Copies of IELTS scores made by the international applicant will not be accepted. To order official IELTS scores, an international applicant must contact the IELTS test center to request that official test results be sent directly to:

Columbia College Hollywood
Attention: Admissions
18618 Oxnard Street
Los Angeles, CA 91356

iTEP
The iTEP exam is administered by iTEP International.
You must submit an iTEP exam score of 4.5 or better.

English-language Proficiency Exemptions
The following applicants may qualify for an exemption to the English Proficiency requirement:

• Applicants from countries where English is the only official language.
• Applicants who have completed two consecutive years of full-time high school or one year of college or university (non-ESL) study in the U.S. or other country where English is the only official language.
• This exemption is granted only based on the review of official transcripts.
• Applicants with test-based exemptions based on submitted official score reports, including AP English Language and Composition score of 4 or higher or IB score of 4 or higher on the English Language and Literature exam.

English Learning Resources

CCH has partnered with American English College who offers English learning courses to help prepare students who need additional help with learning the English language. More information can be found on their website.

About American English College

American English College is a SEVIS approved English language program with the ability to issue Form I-20s for F-1 international students.

They specialize in quality English language and test preparation programs, for all levels of proficiency – from beginner to advanced. Their programs are designed to prepare students for real world success. All programs cover major language skills including: listening and speaking, reading and vocabulary, writing and grammar, and pronunciation.

Columbia College Hollywood requires all international applicants to provide proof of high school graduation prior to acceptance. Proof of high school graduation must be submitted in the form of an official transcript or certificate of completion. International applicants from educational institutions in countries other than the U.S., including English-speaking countries, must obtain course-by-course credential evaluations of all diplomas and proof-of-graduation documents.

All diplomas and proof-of-graduation documents issued in languages other than English must also be translated by a certified English-language translation service and submitted according to the International Transcript and Credential Submission Policy section of the Columbia College Hollywood Transfer Credit Policy.

Work-in-progress Transcripts Prior to Graduation
An international high school student who is applying for admission prior to graduation may submit the following:

• If issued in English: sealed, official work-in-progress records sent directly from the issuing institution to Columbia College Hollywood
• If issued in a language other than English: work-in-progress records translated by a certified English-language translation service and sent directly from the English-language translation service to Columbia College Hollywood.

Columbia College Hollywood
Attention: Admissions
18618 Oxnard Street
Los Angeles, CA 91356

Prospective students applying for admission and/or requesting transfer credit to Columbia College Hollywood from educational institutions in countries other than the U.S., including English-speaking countries, must obtain course-by-course credential evaluations of all transcripts, diplomas, and proof-of-graduation documents and translation of all documents issued in languages other than English by a certified credential evaluation and English-language translation service.

All transcript and credential evaluations and translations must be sent from the approved evaluation service directly to Columbia College Hollywood.

Transcript and credential evaluations and translations must be performed by a credential evaluation service approved by the Association of International Credentials Evaluators (AICE) or the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) to establish course-by-course equivalency with U.S. high school, college, and/or university standards and to determine how an international student’s transcripts, degrees, credentials, and course credits compare with U.S. standards.

Credential evaluations and certified English translation services must be completed at the student’s expense. For details regarding requirements, cost, and submission timelines, students should consult directly with the credential evaluation service. Prices range from $165 – $200.

All transcript and credential evaluations and translations must be sent from the approved evaluation service directly to Columbia College Hollywood.

The detailed, course-by-course credential evaluation reports should include a breakdown of the following:

• Subjects studied
• US semester/or quarter credit equivalents (for university-level studies)
• US grade equivalents and GPA
• Course level designations (e.g., upper / lower division – optional if applicable)

All documents submitted for admission or evaluation for transfer credit become property of the college and will not be returned.

We recommend using Scholaro, who are not only competitive in price, but offer superior customer service. Scholaro provides credential evaluation, English-language translation, and international verification services. They are an endorsed member of the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE).

• Go to www.scholaro.com to fill out a custom form made just for CCH applicants.
• Select Course by Course Evaluation: Includes one equivalency with credits, grades, and GPA (recommended).

After you are accepted for admission to Columbia College Hollywood, you must fulfill a few more requirements prior to entering the U.S. to start your degree program.