International Students

Interested in ESL program?

The English as a Second Language (ESL) program at Chabot College is not as intensive as a program at a Language School. Please note that Chabot College CAN NOT issue an I-20 form to students with a major of "English as a Second Language Program". ESL courses at Chabot College are at intermediate and advanced levels only and are available to International Students in addition to their academic program.

Note: If you are a permanent resident, a U.S. citizen, or if you are currently in the United States in another visa category such as J, H or other, you should follow the instruction on the ESL program website @  http://www.chabotcollege.edu/LanguageArts/ESL/register.asp. You should not apply through the International Student Office.

Interested in a private Language School?

Chabot College does not offer beginning or survival ESL courses. International students can obtain English competency by enrolling in ESL courses at the ELS Language Centers program located in Berkeley or in downtown San Francisco. We will accept completion of their Level 109 course in lieu of TOEFL. Students may begin ESL studies with the ELS Language Centers then transfer directly to Chabot College to begin academic studies. To read more information about the ELS Language Centers go to http://els.edu/contents/index.aspx. Be sure to tell them you plan to transfer to Chabot College after.

Conditional Admission

To obtain a conditional letter of acceptance from Chabot College without TOEFL, students need to apply to Chabot College. If Chabot has all required documents except TOEFL, we will write a conditional letter of acceptance stating we will accept and issue a transfer I-20 as soon as the student has met the TOEFL equivalent through the ELS Language Centers or other ESL programs.