College Pathways
Your Path to College Starts Here
TOEFL & IELTS Waiver Opportunities
Conditional Acceptance Options
30+ Trusted College Partners
Personalized Admissions Support
ACCET Accredited & SEVIS Approved
TOEFL & IELTS Waiver Opportunities
Conditional Acceptance Options
30+ Trusted College Partners
Personalized Admissions Support
ACCET Accredited & SEVIS Approved
How the Pathway Works
1
Apply to AEC
Apply to AEC and receive your I-20 and optional Conditional Acceptance Letter.
2
Improve Your English
Build your academic English skills and prepare for college success.
3
Reach Level 6 or higher
Complete AEC Level 6 to qualify for TOEFL/IELTS waiver opportunities at many partner schools.
4
Apply & Transfer
Transfer to a college or university partner with support from our admissions team.
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Trusted by Colleges & Universities Across the U.S
- AMDA College & Conservatory of Performing Arts
- Academy of Art University
- Avila University Arizona
- California Institute of Advanced Management
- Citrus College
- Columbia College Hollywood
- Cypress College
- East Los Angeles College
- Fullerton College
- El Camino College
- Full Sail University
- Glendale Community College
- Humboldt State University
- Long Beach City College
- Mt. San Antonio College
- New York Film Academy
- Notre Dame de Namur University
- Orange Coast College
- Pacific Oaks College
- Pasadena City College
- Pierce College
- Rio Hondo College
- Riverside City College
- Santa Monica College
- Santiago Canyon College
- Sofia University
- Southern California Institute of Technology
- Texas Wesleyan University
- Truckee Meadows Community College
- Walsh University
- Westcliff University
- West Los Angeles College
- Woodbury University
















Skip the TOEFL. Start Your Pathway.
AEC students who complete Level 6 meet the English requirement for admission at participating partner schools – no TOEFL or IELTS needed.
What is a Conditional Acceptance Letter
Conditional acceptance gives international students a head start during the college or university admissions process. Students receive conditional admissions while studying at AEC and earn full admission upon completing the program.
- Save time and testing costs
- Improve your academic English before college
- Receive personalized admissions guidance
- Transition more smoothly into college life