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Diploma of Spanish
San Mateo County Community College District - College of San Mateo
- San Mateo, United States
- English
- On campus
- Diploma
About the program
Bachelor of Arts in Spanish is a four-year on-campus degree at North Central College in Naperville, Illinois.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights: no
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop subject knowledge in Spanish and apply discipline-appropriate methods
- Assess relevant evidence
- And communicate informed conclusions.
Career outcomes
- Bilingual teacher
- Interpreter
- Journalist
- Cultural events coordinator
- International banking officer
- Court interpreter
- Immigration officer
- International NGOs
Curriculum
- Required study abroad semester in a Spanish-speaking environment (six to twelve credits in Spanish)
- Advanced conversation and composition
- Civilisation of Spain
- Communicative spaces in Spanish and literature and culture courses.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Equivalent of a US high school education (high school transcript and diploma
- or college transcript for applicants 18+) with English translations
- valid passport
- bank proof of at least 32
- 500 USD
- English proficiency (TOEFL iBT 56
- IELTS 5.5
- PTE 42 or Duolingo 85); no minimum GPA published.
Accepted academic background
Equivalent of a US high school education (high school transcript and diploma, or college transcript for applicants 18+), English translations, passport, bank proof of funds of at least 32,500 USD
Language tests
- IELTS 5.5
- TOEFL iBT 56 (3.5 on the new scale)
- PTE Academic 42
- Duolingo 85
- IELTS Academic 5.5
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Passport Copy
- English Language Test Results
- Financial Evidence
How to apply
- Review the program entry criteria and relevant intake. Prepare academic transcripts and the supporting documents specified for this qualification. Submit the institution application and any required English proficiency evidence. Pay the application fee when applicable. Follow the admissions team instructions and await the decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $10,584 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $0 USD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | San Mateo |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Language Arts |
| Department | Modern Languages |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 12 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | _ |
| Scholarship note | College scholarships are available to eligible students; international eligibility and funding vary by individual award. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
15 Nov 2026
1 day leftProgram starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 Jul 2027
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Frequently asked questions
The next deadline is 15 Nov 2026. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $10,584 USD per year. The application fee is $0 USD. The estimated living cost is $19,431 USD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 5.5, TOEFL iBT 56 (3.5 on the new scale), PTE Academic 42, Duolingo 85, IELTS Academic 5.5.

