Delaware County Community College

Welcome International Students!

Each semester, the College is home to more than 200 international students from over 50 different countries. International students bring to the College the world's cultures, languages, and learning styles. They offer the College community the opportunity to engage in meaningful cultural exchange. In classrooms, clubs, and sports teams, in homestays, at campus life events and more, the interaction of local and international populations will foster greater appreciation for the differences that make up our increasingly global society.

Local families can get involved with the international program by hosting an international student.

About the College

Delaware County Community College is an award-winning institution in suburban Philadelphia. The College offers English as a Second Language (ESL) courses and 50 two-year associate degree transfer and career programs.

The College’s main campus is set in a green, natural environment that highlights all four seasons. The recently built STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) complex provides high-tech classrooms and laboratories to prepare students for the 21st century marketplace. Local SEPTA buses provide easy access from the main campus to the charming small city of Media (10 minutes away), where students enjoy shopping, dining, and fun local events.

With over 20 student clubs, groups, and sports teams, Delaware County Community College students get involved on and off campus. For weekends and breaks, students like to visit: Philadelphia, the 5th largest city in the United States, only 22 km (30-45 minutes) away, New York City, Washington D.C., and other exciting sites, including nearby beaches and ski slopes.

Why Choose Delaware County Community College?

The College is proud to give international students quality, full-scale service from admissions to graduation. The following features have helped international students succeed:

• No TOEFL, no SAT, no ACT admissions policy
• Excellent ESL (English as a Second Language) program
• Housing help (homestays with local families and help finding apartments)
• Trained and full-time Office of International Student Services
• Immigration, academic, and career advising
• Small ESL classes (average 15-20 students)
• Small academic classes (average 20-30 students)
• Over 40 Transfer Agreements/partnerships with area 4-year institutions
• Free tutoring and laptop borrow programs
• Lower cost for quality education
• Access to 85 nearby colleges and universities

How can I start at the College?
Admissions