American Collegiate English

American Collegiate English (ACE)

-- ACE Discontinuation --

Since 1992, ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏAPP has provided English instruction to over a thousand F1-visa international students through the ACE Program. ACE helped students meet language proficiency requirements in order to study at ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏAPP. We regret that ACE has closed as of June 30, 2025. Please read YOUR OPTIONS (below) to consider your next steps instead of ACE. [Note - If you are in the U.S. and do not have an F1 visa, you may be able to take ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏAPP ESL classes. Visit grossmont.edu/esl.]

YOUR OPTIONS - F1 visa students
1. If you meet the ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏAPP English proficiency requirement, you can apply directly to ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏAPP.
ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏAPP welcomes you!

You can receive English support and improve your English skills by taking ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏAPP College ESL (English as a Second Language) classes from intermediate to advanced levels. A college ESL class is 6 units and is recommended for all ESL students.

Per F1 visa rules, college students will enroll full-time (minimum 12 units per semester). In addition to an ESL class, you will choose 6 more units (usually 2 or 3 classes). During orientation, an international counselor will assist you to choose your classes.

Students must pass an English proficiency test for ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏAPP admission:

- The minimum score is 75. (Online English Test)
- The minimum score is 45. (Institution code: 4334).
- The minimum score is 4.5 on the Academic Module.
- The minimum score is 39.
- The minimum score is 2A - 75% - 2ç´š. (Only for Japanese native speakers)
Students in the U.S. may take the ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏAPP Institutional English Proficiency Assessment. This test must be taken in person at ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏAPP. Please call 619-644-7200 or email grossmont.assessment@gcccd.edu to schedule.

Students whose primary language is English do not need to submit test results.

2. You may apply to another U.S. English school with conditional acceptance to ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏAPP College.

Several English schools in San Diego have transfer agreements with ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏAPP.
For a list of schools, visit ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏAPP International Admissions and click on English Proficiency.

For more information about the tests, other required documents, and the online international application to ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏAPP, contact Yumiko Hudson and Mika Miller at grossmont.international@gcccd.edu and visit ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏAPP Future Student Website

International students at ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏAPP are highly valued. We appreciate your courage and commitment to your educational goals. We look forward to providing you an excellent study abroad experience.

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ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏAPP's academic-focused English language school

in San Diego County, California, since 1992

ACE is more than a language school.

Experience U.S. college life.
Feel confident to start college.
Learn from college ESL professors.

Apply directly to ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏAPP
Do you have English proficiency and are ready for college? Enroll directly in college courses.

ACE and ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏAPP, the Affordable Way to Earn a U.S. Certificate or Degree with an Option to Work (OPT)

Start at ACE to prep your English skills for college. Receive a certificate upon completion of program. Next, get started on your certificate or degree at ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏAPP community college, at 1/4 - 1/3 less than the average cost at a 4-year university. Gain work experience via OPT. Transfer your credits -- perhaps to SDSU, UCSD, or USD -- to complete your bachelor's degree.

Or you may enroll in ACE to study English for your personal enrichment only (no transfer).