International Students Program

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119 international transfer students accepted to UC Berkeley and 167 accepted to UCLA for Fall 2011; 67 accepted to USC and 344 accepted to UC Davis for Fall 2012.

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Outstanding transfer reputatiOn

Over the past 50 years, Foothill and De Anza have consistently

ranked among the top two-year colleges in the U.S. for outstanding academics and successful transfer to world-class universities. Because our programs parallel requirements for the first two years of university study, more than one-third of all American students earning a bachelor’s degree now start at a community college. In fact, your chance of being accepted by a prestigious university for your third year is much greater if you start at a reputable two-year college, like Foothill or De Anza, recognized for academic excellence and preparation.

Thanks to special articulation and transfer admission

agreements, as well as Transfer Center assistance, our students transfer to highly selective universities such as UC Berkeley, UCLA, USC, Stanford, Cornell, Columbia, NYU, Santa Clara and many more.

getting started is easy

We give all students an opportunity to earn a great

education. Our admission policy is flexible. If you have completed secondary school

with average results and have at least a 500 TOEFL/ 61 IBT or 6.0 IELTS score, you can start your university education at Foothill or De Anza. No SAT or high grade point averages are needed. Foothill and De Anza are sister colleges that have the same high quality of instruction and services, and are just six miles apart. You can check out both campuses and apply to the one with the environment you like best.

affOrdable tuitiOn

The average tuition cost per year for international

students is around $6,500 USD. By completing two years of general education and lower-division major requirements at Foothill or De Anza, you can complete a bachelor’s degree at half the cost because you can transfer the academic credit

for these courses to any campus of the University of California (UC), California State University (CSU) and to many other public and private universities across the U.S., such as the University of Southern California, the University of San Francisco, Pepperdine and Santa Clara.

“It’s California! The weather is awesome. Foothill is so beautiful and green. There are a lot of gardens to study in, so you’re not just stuck in the library. Everything around you is helping you to succeed. School can be intimidating, it can be hard, but it’s just amazing how Foothill is here for you. It’s a dream come true. Heaven!”

Yulia Khouri (Ukraine) Foothill AS

transferred to UC Berkeley

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Foothill and De Anza are national leaders in providing

comprehensive, state-of-the-art instruction. Each year, more than 2,900 international students from more than 70 countries choose to pursue their education at our campuses. We are members of the prestigious League for Innovation in the Community College, a consortium of the most recognized, innovative and forward-thinking colleges in North America; and both are accredited by the Western Association of Schools & Colleges.

Our Recent Success Stories: • Received Export

Achievement Award from the U.S. Department of Commerce in 2012.

• Ranked No 1 in transfers to the University of California (UC).

• In a 2010 study, Foothill and De Anza Colleges ranked No 1 and No 2 for transfer success among all community colleges in California.

• Foothill-De Anza’s former chancellor, Martha Kanter, currently serves as the Undersecretary

of Education in Barack Obama’s administration.

• Bill Gates visited us to observe our innovative mathematics program.

• Foothill created an Entrepreneur Center and a Business Plan Competition judged by Silicon Valley business leaders from Google, Wells Fargo and venture capital firms.

As a student at Foothill or De Anza, you have access to: • Outstanding transfer

relationships with highly selective universities;

• The first two years of most fields of study offered at any university;

• Instruction from nationally recognized faculty — not teaching assistants;

• Affordable tuition;

• State-of-the-art computer labs, libraries and technology facilities;

• Small class size with individual attention;

• Honors Institute with scholarships, transfer admission agreements and participation in the UCLA TAP (preferred admission) program (Foothill).

inspiratiOn tO explOre — silicOn Valley & san franciscO bay area lOcatiOn

Live and study in one of the most exciting and beautiful parts

of the world! Our colleges are located in the heart of the world-renowned Silicon Valley, 45 minutes south of San Francisco and 20 minutes west of San Jose, the 10th largest city in the U.S., with more than 6,000 technology companies. Explore the spirit of entrepreneurship and innovation with the

fOOthill & de anza highlights


nearby headquarters of Apple, Yahoo!, Google, HP, Oracle, Cisco, eBay, Adobe and many others that maintain close working relationships with both colleges. The multi-ethnic mix in the San Francisco Bay Area blends many heritages — Asian, Middle Eastern, Latin American, African and European.

Inexpensive bus, train and light rail serve Silicon Valley

and the colleges. With 300 sunny days and an average 21° C year round, we offer a truly Californian lifestyle. The varied geography and climates of Northern California invite students to enjoy both Pacific Coast beaches and mountain sports within easy driving distance. Located within a 3–5 hour drive are such jewels of America as Yosemite National Park, Los Angeles and Hollywood, warm beaches of

Southern California, Napa Valley and Lake Tahoe. If you are a sports fan, you can cheer for our popular professional teams — the 49ers and Raiders football, Giants and A’s baseball, Golden State Warriors basketball and Sharks ice hockey. The metropolitan city of San Francisco features unparalleled art and museum venues, fine restaurants and exciting nightlife.

“ De Anza represents the San Francisco Bay Area because it’s a diverse place in terms of people, food, places, religion, and new ideas. At De Anza, you can experience all this in a peaceful place. You can enjoy all the world here!”

Keisuke Goda (Japan) De Anza AS

UC Berkeley BS Attending MIT for a PhD


2+2=4 Inspirational Equation for a Bachelor’s Degree

from a Top University

#1 in transfers to the University of California (UC)

• Get inspired to make your transfer goal a reality by starting your undergraduate coursework at FHDA and then transferring into the third year at highly selective universities across the U.S.

• Save on tuition costs when you receive academic credit for FHDA courses at all UCs and CSUs, and other public/private universities in California and across the U.S.

transfer agreements These agreements offer guaranteed and preferred admission to international students upon completion of required courses at FHDA with a minimum grade point average (GPA). GPA is an average score of your grades/marks in college classes (to a maximum of 4.0). • transfer admissiOn guarantees

University GPA Requirement UC Davis _____________________________________________________________ 3.2–3.3 UC Irvine __________________________________________________________________3.2 UC Santa Cruz _____________________________________________________________3.0 UC Merced ____________________________________________________________ 2.8–3.0 UC Riverside ______________________________________________________________3.0 UC San Diego _____________________________________________________________3.5 UC Santa Barbara __________________________________________________________3.2Arizona State University _____________________________________________________ 2.75American University of Paris (Foothill College Only) ________________________________3.0Cornell University (Environmental Engineering Program — Foothill College Only) ________3.5 Mills College _______________________________________________________________3.0 University of the Pacific ______________________________________________________3.0 Golden Gate University ______________________________________________________ 2.0 Notre Dame de Namur University ______________________________________________2.5 Menlo College _____________________________________________________________ 2.0 Palo Alto University (Two BS in Psychology completion programs on our campuses) _____ 2.0

• preferred transfer admissiOn UCLA: Preferred Admission (TAP through Foothill Honors Institute) _______________ 3.2–3.3Santa Clara University _______________________________________________________3.6University of San Francisco ___________________________________________________3.0

Comparable Costs for One year of Tuition

Stanford University

$40,050

University of California Berkeley

$34,098

CSU System San Francisco State

$17,582

Community Colleges—Foothill & De Anza Colleges

$6,084

4+ years

U.S. Education System


Our classes

The technology and economic revolution centered in Silicon

Valley draws amazingly talented students, faculty and staff to Foothill and De Anza from all over the world.

Faculty Excellence Virtually all faculty hold a master’s or doctorate degree in their fields and are noted for their outstanding performance in the classroom. Recently, one

of our faculty members was named California Professor of the Year. Foothill and De Anza classes are taught by faculty — not by teaching assistants, as they are during the first two years at most four-year universities.

Class Size & Enrollment

Maximum Class Size: 36Average Class Size: 25Enrollment at Foothill: 20,000 students at De Anza: 35,000 students

tOtal estimated cOst fOr three Quarters: $20,000 usd

*Estimate based on enrollment in 12 units/quarter. Additional courses $169/unit. International students may work on campus only up to 20 hours per week. Financial aid is not available tointernational students; however, there are some scholarships for second-year and honors students. Tuition is subject to change.

Estimated Annual Tuition & Fees for Three Quarters*

Tuition (12 units/quarter): $6,084

Mandatory Health Insurance: $1,416

Estimated Total: $7,500

Estimated Living Expenses for Three Quarters

Books & Supplies: $1,500

Room & Board: $8,500

Spending Money: $2,500

Estimated Total: $12,500

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Student Diversity:


fOOthill cOllege Life is quieter and

more reflective on the Foothill

campus. The parklike setting and award-winning architecture encourage close relationships between students and faculty. Recent news includes California

Professor of the Year award and creation of the nation’s first VMware Academy.

Built in 1961, the campus is located on 122 acres or 49 hectares in Los Altos Hills, a comfortable upper middle-class community near Stanford University.

The American Institute of Architects has twice honored Foothill for its outstanding design. It has been called “the most beautiful community college ever built.” Enrollment averages 20,000 students.


“ The mentoring and special attention I received from my Foothill teachers guided me into my career in economics. They’re much more caring than the professors I’ve had at Stanford or Harvard.”

Kirill Dimitriev (Ukraine) Foothill AS

Stanford BS Harvard MBA


de anza cOllege

In 40 years De Anza College has educated more than 700,000 students.

More than 60 buildings are located on a beautiful and busy 112-acre or 45-hectare campus in Cupertino, and are a blending of Spanish and modern architecture.

Our students receive local, state and national honors for exceptional achievement. For instance, recently our math students scored No. 1 or No. 2 in the nation in the Student Mathematics League Competition. De Anza is a place for students

to excel. Enrollment averages 35,000 students.


“ The teachers were always there to help. To tell me what I could do, what I could take, what fit together. They were always great.”

Denise Friedrich (Germany) De Anza AA

transferred to UC Berkeley


On-campus suppOrt at bOth cOlleges

Our International Student Programs have multilingual,

caring staff on each campus to help you achieve your goals and make your experience in California as successful as possible.

Orientation & Guidance Program You will join other international students and participate in a required weeklong orientation course approximately one month before the start of your first quarter. During this week, you will get to know the

international staff who will conduct a comprehensive orientation covering issues from personal adjustment to planning for transfer to registration for your first quarter of classes. The friendships you develop during orientation week will provide you with support and companionship during your entire stay in the United States. Orientation attendance is mandatory.

English as a Second Language Program If you need to improve your English skills, each college offers a comprehensive English as a Second Language Program at six different levels of proficiency. You will focus on speech communication, grammar, reading skills, composition, listening comprehension, pronunciation and conversation. We require that you achieve a 61 IBT or 500 paper-based TOEFL;

or 6.0 IELTS score to gain admission to either college. If your TOEFL score is between 475 and 499, you are eligible to participate in our Summer Intensive English Program during July and August. Upon successful completion of this program, you will be guaranteed admission to either college in September. This program is available only to students who intend to begin their studies at the start of our Fall Quarter.

Academic Counseling You will meet frequently with one of our international student counselors to ensure that you are making progress toward achieving your educational goal. These counselors are experts in their field and work exclusively with our international students.

Tutorial Services Our on-campus Tutorial Centers can help you achieve academic success by providing individual and group tutoring at no charge. Faculty-recommended tutors provide assistance for students enrolled in most subjects. There are also content-based workshops led by professional staff that provide additional instruction in many subjects.


Health Services On-campus Health Centers are staffed by a team of trained, qualified medical personnel who provide general health care services. Purchasing comprehensive health insurance that is available through the colleges is mandatory. Fees will be collected each quarter to pay for this coverage.

Computer Labs As you might expect in Silicon Valley, technology on both campuses is cutting edge.

Our computer labs feature hundreds of individual work-

stations offering both PC and Macintosh platforms, and all are networked with fiber optics for high-speed Internet access. The labs are open during day, evening and weekend hours so you can complete class assignments, and every student has free access to the Internet.

Housing Foothill and De Anza, like most community colleges, do not have dormitories. Students live either in homestays with local families or in apartments near the campuses, which they share with other students. We urge most students to think

seriously about living in a homestay for their first months in the United States. In addition to providing an affordable private room and meals, the program gives you the unique opportunity to immerse yourself in American culture by living with a host who is supportive of your educational goals. Foothill and De Anza work closely with International Student Placements (ISP), a private company, which provides placements with carefully screened local families. ISP can also arrange airport pick-up services. For details, access ISP online at www.isphomestays.com. ISP can also provide support in finding apartments. And, the on-campus International Student Programs Office provides lists of apartment complexes frequently used by our international students.

Additional Opportunities & Support Services Our colleges offer you a comprehensive selection of

support services to facilitate your success. These services include University Transfer Centers, Career Centers, Disability Resource Centers, Honors Institutes, Libraries and Media Centers; extensive online and video-based Distance Learning Programs; Math and Writing Centers; Pass the Torch Peer Study Teams; Student Success Centers; internships and other partnerships with many Silicon Valley companies.

Exclusive services for international students range from extensive staff support, with six full-time international counselors on each campus to monthly coffee hours, free tickets to Celebrity Forum, International Night and Lunar New Year celebrations, ice-skating and field trips around the Bay Area, International Student Graduation Reception, and more.

“ The counselors develop an educational plan, give you good advice and tell you what you have to do to stay on the right track.”

Rocken Law (Hong Kong) De Anza AS

transferred to UC Santa Cruz


inspiratiOn tO enjOy — campus life & actiVities

At Foothill and De Anza, we believe that your college

experience should also be fun! Joining a campus club, participating in student government, or playing on one of our athletic teams is a great way to enrich your academic experience, develop leadership skills, build achievements for a university transfer application and professional resume, and make lasting friendships.

Join a Campus Club There are more than 60 clubs on the campuses, including

Alpha Gamma Sigma Honor Society Asian Pacific Islander Club Black Student Union Business Club Environmental Action Club Film & Television Guild Gay-Straight Alliance Hong Kong Connection Indonesian Student Club International Connection Japanese Club Latino Club Muslim Student Association One World Society Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society Taiwanese Student Union Vietnamese Student Association

In addition, there are many clubs that focus on specific sports and other interests.


Be a Leader Demonstrating leadership on campus will make your university transfer application stand out from the competition. Our student government leaders are some of the hardest working groups of student leaders in California, and on our campuses top positions are often held by international students. From lobbying for the interests of college students throughout the state and nation to helping local charities and civic causes, participating in student government is a valuable experience.

Play a Sport If you’re interested in casual recreation, you can enroll in one of our many physical education classes or participate in the intramural program. Our athletic facilities are world class, it’s a great way to meet people, and it’s fun. If you want to play on a college team, you can pursue inter-collegiate athletics. We have men’s and women’s teams in almost all sports that are available on any American college campus.

“It’s big, it’s diverse, it’s cool and it’s fun. There are club days, and often lots of activities going on in the patio—it’s fun.”

Ana Schulze (Brazil) De Anza AA

transferred to Whitworth College


AccountingAdaptive Fitness Therapy American Studies Animation (D)AnthropologyArchitecture Art HistoryArt SurveyAthletic Injury Care (F) Biological Sciences Pre- Dentistry, Pre-Medicine,

Pre-Pharmacy & Pre-Veterinary options

Business Administration Business Entrepreneurship (F) Business International Studies Chemistry Child Development Chinese (F) Communications Computer-Aided Design (D)Computer Information Systems Computer Science Computer Software Development (F)Creative Writing Database Management Economics Engineering English En terprise Networking (F)

Cisco Academy En vironmental Horticulture

& Design (F) Environmental Studies (D)Ethnic StudiesFilm & Television Production (D)

French (D)Gen eral Studies: Humanities,

Science & Social Science options Geographic Information Systems (F) Geography German (D) Global Studies (D)Graphic & Interactive Design History Information Technology Intercultural Studies (D) International Relations Japanese Journalism (D) Law & Society (F) Liberal Arts Management Marketing Management Mathematics Music Music Technology (F) Nanoscience (F) Nursing (D) Philosophy Photography Physical Education Physics Political Science Psychology Sociology Spanish Speech Communication Theatre Arts (F) Theatre Technology (F) Veterinary Technology (F) Women’s Studies

* Most majors are offered at either college. Those marked with (D) are strongest at De Anza College; those marked with (F) are strongest at Foothill College.

“When I first came to the U.S., I felt that my chances of getting into an Ivy League school were small. Foothill gave me the hope and strength to achieve my dream and to earn a degree from Harvard.”

Adrian Rahardja (Indonesia) Foothill AA

Harvard MA

assOciate degrees

Foothill and De Anza award the Associate in Arts (AA) and the

Associate in Science (AS) degrees in more than 100 fields of study. One-half of these degrees are earned by students who transfer into the third year of study at a university, while the other half are degrees in vocational fields earned by students who plan to go directly into the job market. More than 90 percent of international students on our campuses are completing the first two years of requirements for transfer to a university.

inspiratiOn tO succeed — academics &transfer University Transfer Majors

At Foothill or De Anza, you can complete the first two years of almost any major field of study offered at any university and get complete credit for your work when you transfer. In addition to traditional majors, you can get a competitive

edge by studying the hottest fields of the future such as bioinformatics, nanotechnology and video game development. Our most popular university transfer majors are:*


“ Technology on the campus is state of the art and the teaching in technology is the best. I gained all the skills I needed in multimedia to get many great job offers upon my return to Sweden.”

Jonas Jacobson (Sweden) Foothill AS

University of Southern California BS

certificate prOgrams

Certificate programs are designed for students interested in programs with a high degree of specialization and generally require less than two years of full-

time study to complete (6 to 12-month), for example:

Accounting (F & D) Animation (D)Art History (F)Business International Studies (F) Child Development (F)Computer Information Systems (D) Environmental Horticulture & Design (F)Environmental Studies (D) Film & Television Production (D) Graphic & Interactive Design (F & D) Marketing Management (D) Music Technology (F)Nanoscience (F)Photography (F & D)

(F & D) offered at both colleges (F) offered only at Foothill College (D) offered only at De Anza College


the applicatiOn prOcess

You can get an application form from our website at www.

international.fhda.edu or by contacting us directly.

You must choose which campus you want to attend and submit your completed application to that campus only. Materials must be submitted by the application deadline by mail only, with a non-refundable application fee of $75 USD, and a $60 non-refundable express mailing/courier fee for sending your acceptance documents outside the U.S.

English Requirements You must be able to speak, read, write and understand English to successfully complete college work in the United States. A minimum score or higher on any of the

following examinations is required for admission: TOEFL – 500 paper or 61 iBT; IELTS – 6.0; iTEP Academic – Level 4; Pearson PTE Academic – 45.

Register to take the tests 1 – 2 months before the application deadline at the latest. Registration information for TOEFL is available at www.toefl.org and for IELTS at www.ielts.org.

If your test score is below our minimum for admission, you may participate in our Summer Intensive English Program for guaranteed enrollment in the Fall Quarter (for students with a TOEFL of 475–499 PBT; 52–60 IBT; or 5.0–5.9 IELTS) or attend one of our partner language schools to improve your English.

Application Records ReviewInternational admissions staff at each campus will review all records and forms you submit. An email message is generally sent to inform you that your materials have arrived and whether anything additional is needed, so be certain to include a current email address!

You will then receive a letter of acceptance and Form I-20 as well as registration, housing and counseling information.

Form I-20 and F-1 Visa When you receive the I-20 form, you should apply for an F-1 student visa at the U.S. embassy or consulate in your country. You should bring with you an I-20, passport and supporting financial documents.

You should also be prepared to demonstrate to consular officers your intention to return to your home country upon completion of your studies. The F-1 visa permits you to enter the United States and remain here only while pursuing a full-time academic course of study. As an international student, you must complete a minimum of 12 units of academic credit each quarter to maintain valid F-1 student status.

“Great and influential teachers. I think that’s the beauty of Foothill College. I can definitely say that I was only able to transfer to UC Berkeley because they made it possible.”

Azusa Matsumoto (Japan) Foothill AA

UC Berkeley BA Kyushu University MA

Application Deadlines

Fall Quarter Classes start the third week of September. Application materials deadline: June 30

Winter Quarter Classes start the second week of January. Application materials deadline: October 31

Spring Quarter Classes start the first week of April. Application materials deadline: January 31

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“ My major is computer science and the school gave me a lot of opportunities to develop my skills in that area. Since the college is located in the Silicon Valley, they have really good computer classes and the instructors are great. It has given me the best possible future.”

Alberto Barenna (Peru) De Anza AA

transferring to Santa Clara University

cOntact us

Contact us for more information, to request an application

or to schedule a visit.

Foothill CollegeInternational Student Programs12345 El Monte RoadLos Altos Hills, CA 94022 USA

E-mail:[email protected]

TEl: (650) 949-7293Fax: (650) 949-7080

De Anza CollegeInternational Student Programs21250 Stevens Creek Blvd.Cupertino, CA 95014 USA

E-mail:[email protected]

TEl: (408) 864-8826Fax: (408) 864-5638

Foothill-De Anza District Board of Trustees-Joan Barram; Betsy Bechtel; Pearl Cheng; Laura Casas Frier; Bruce Swenson; Stephanie McGee, Foothill Student Trustee; Emily Kinner, De Anza Student Trustee

Nondiscrimination Statement-Foothill College does not discriminate against any person in the provision of its educational programs and services, and personnel practices on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, gender, religion, sexual orientation, marital status,

physical disability or mental disability. Coordination of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 prohibiting sex discrimination; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 governing accessibility is the responsibility of Student Affairs & Activities Dean Patricia Hyland, (650) 949-7241.

Limited English Proficiency PolicyProspective students are advised that a lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission to, or participation in vocational education

programs at Foothill College or De Anza College as long as other, if any, program admission standards are met. This notice is a requirement of the Guidelines for Eliminating Discrimination & Denial of Services on the Basis of Race, Color, National Origin, Sex and Handicap (Federal Register, Vol. 44, No 56). To be considered for admission to the colleges, prospective international students will be required to demonstrate a specific level of English language ability.

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