International | High School Completion Program

High School Completion

Skagit Valley College offers High School Completion, a unique opportunity for students to earn both high school and college credits at the same time. Students earn a US high school diploma recognized around the world.

Frequently Asked Questions

High School Completion is open to all students 16 years or older.

Open to all students, regardless of how many years of high school have been completed.

SVC application
Bank statement
Application fee
Letter of recommendation
Official transcripts. (There will be an English placement test. If the student is not proficient in English**, the student will be placed in ESL classes.)
International Computer TOEFL 450 or SVC IELI level 4
International Paper TOEFL 133 or SVC IELI level 4
International Internet TOEFL 45 or SVC IELI level 4
At least 16 years of age

Most students who have finished the 11th grade in their home country can earn the high school diploma in two quarters at SVC, or about six months. We can give you an estimate of how long it will take based on your high school transcripts and English level.

Courses will be college-level courses that satisfy both high school and college requirements. The only exception to this would be below college level math and below college level English. Below college level math and English will only count toward the high school requirements, they are not counted as college-level credit.

The State of Washington High School Diploma requires course credits in English, math, social studies, science, occupational education, physical education, and electives. Your high school transcripts will be evaluated to determine which courses you have already taken and which courses you will take at SVC.

Complete official transcripts must be submitted with your application to the International Programs Office. You should submit transcripts for all coursework completed that are equivalent to US grade levels 9, 10, 11, and 12. This may include the last year of study in junior high school in your home country. Transcripts must include:

Official original transcripts or certified copies and certified English translations
Name and address of the institution
Dates of attendance
Class or grade level
Courses that have been taken
Grades earned and an explanation of grading scale
Credit hours (hours per week per subject)

Students will be accepted to our Academic English as a Second Language Program. There are three levels of classes in reading, writing, grammar, and speaking/listening. Students who pass AESL 70/75 (high/intermediate) with at least a 2.0 GPA will be accepted into the High School Completion Program which starts at the advanced level.

Skagit now accepts any of the following English tests:

International Computer TOEFL:	133 or higher
International Paper TOEFL:	450 or higher
International Internet TOEFL:	45 or higher

Course Requirements

English
Math
Social Studies
- U.S. History
- Contemporary World Problems
- Washington State History (waived for seniors)
Science
Occupational Education
Physical Education/Health
Electives