International Students
We are pleased that you are interested in exploring what Los Medanos College has to offer. Los Medanos College is a diverse, fully accredited, full-service community college, which serves about 11,000 students each semester. We offer a comprehensive transfer program for students who wish to pursue baccalaureate degrees, associate degrees, and certificates of achievements.
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English Proficiency Requirement
English Proficiency: Student must have a certain level of English proficiency to be successful at LMC. This requirement may be demonstrated by submitting OFFICIAL documents from one of the following areas:
| TOEFL Internet | 54 |
| TOEFL Computer | 157 |
| IELTS | 5.0 (minimum band scores of 4.5) |
| International Education Center (IEC) | Advanced B Certificate |
| ELS Language Center | Level 109 (Advanced) |
| Cambridge English Assessment | 154-161 |
| International General Certificate of General Education | Certificate |
| General Certificate of Education | Completion of Level- O |
| Graduate from US high school or attended US College or University | Transcript |
| Graduate from English medium diploma program at an International Baccalaureate School | Diploma |
* English assessment scores must be no older than 2 years
* For GCE: Students must also pass five of the exams which must include English, math, social studies, and one science class.
* Citizens of countries and territories where English is an official and/or major language may be exempt from this requirement. Contact us for more information international@losmedanos.edu
Degrees and Certificates
Depending on the major, you may choose to earn an Associate Degree or a Certificate of Achievement. Most LMC majors are “open” to any student. The Registered and Vocational Nursing, Fire Academy and Law Enforcement Academy however, require application to the programs after completion of specific prerequisite courses.