College Pathway Program
Your bridge to American colleges and universities — without the TOEFL requirement.
Helping international students reach their academic goals since 2008.
Since our founding in 2008, AELS has maintained an upstanding reputation for helping students reach a high level of English proficiency. As a result, we've formed special agreements — Memorandums of Understanding (MOU) — with accredited colleges and universities across the USA, allowing us to offer a College Pathway Program for international students who hope to continue their education in America after completing our ESL program.
These agreements allow students who complete Level 5 of our ESL program (the highest of 6 levels) to be accepted to these schools without taking the TOEFL. Many of these colleges and universities can also issue a Conditional Letter of Acceptance (CLA) to students planning to attend upon completing our ESL program.
A smarter path to a U.S. degree.
Guaranteed admission
Complete our Level 5 ESL program and gain guaranteed admission to any of our partner colleges and universities.
Cost-effective
Save money with AELS ESL programs, which cost less than most college ESL programs while providing more personalized instruction.
No TOEFL required
Skip the stress of standardized testing. Our partner schools accept AELS completion certificates in place of TOEFL scores.
15 colleges & universities that accept our certificate.
Demonstrate your English proficiency with our Certificate of Completion — no TOEFL score required — to apply to any of the following schools:
- Biola University
- East LA College
- El Camino College
- Fullerton College
- Golden West College
- Irvine Valley College
- LA Pierce College
- LA Harbor College
- LA Trade-Technical College
- New York Film Academy
- Orange Coast College
- Pasadena City College
- Santa Monica College
- Santiago Canyon College
- West Los Angeles College
Biola University
A private Christian university offering undergraduate and graduate programs across various disciplines.
Golden West College
Founded in 1965, Golden West College offers associate degrees and certificate programs in a beautiful coastal setting.
Santa Monica College
A leading transfer institution with high success rates for students transferring to prestigious universities.
Ready to start your college journey?
Enroll in our intensive English classes to progress faster, and earn guaranteed admission to any college or university on our partner list. Transferring as an international student has never been easier.
Explore Our Partner Schools