International Students

We are happy to learn of your interest in Paris Junior College. We welcome the opportunity to consider your application for admission. International applicants who wish to study at Paris Junior College as an F-1 or M-1 student must complete the following steps in order to be considered for admission.

International Student Admission Application

English Proficiency

Applicants must submit an official Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score report. The minimum scores accepted are Internet-based: 63; computer-based: 173; paper-based: 500. Applicants may also meet the English proficiency requirement by:

  • Submit an official transcript from an accredited American high school showing two years of attendance and the date of graduation.
  • Submit an official transcript from the English version of the General Educational Development Examination (GED) showing a passing grade for all tests.
  • Submit a passing score for all three sections of an approved Texas Success Initiative Assessment 2.0 (TSIA2) test.
  • Submit an official transcript from an accredited college or university in the United States indicating the successful completion of college freshman English.
  • Submit any other documentation, other than those previously listed, which may show proof of English proficiency. This documentation will be reviewed for consideration.

International student applicants from some English speaking (official language) countries may be exempt from these requirements.

Applications

Applicants must complete and submit a Paris Junior College International Student Application. Applicants who have a Social Security number must complete the portion of question two that asks for your Social Security number. If an applicant does not have a Social Security number, please skip this portion of question two.

Transcripts

Applicants must submit their official high school transcript (in the native language) along with a certified copy that has been translated into English. The high school transcript must indicate the completion date and be equivalent to a U.S. high school diploma.

Foreign Transfer Credit

An official course-by-course evaluation of foreign credentials must be completed before transfer credit will be considered. Education documents must be evaluated by a recognized credential evaluation agency.

The Evaluation Company (TEC) is our recommended international transcript evaluation service. They have created a custom application for Paris Junior College that will make sure you select the right kind of evaluation at a discounted rate.

Access the TEC Application - Paris Junior College here.