Academic Credit
 As college and university students prepare to study abroad, they often seek an opportunity to receive academic credit for their course work abroad. Students are eligible to receive academic transfer credit through an accredited U.S. college for an additional fee.
We can offer our students 2 ways of obtaining credit for courses taken with us:
1) From your own college by having our courses pre-approved by your institution.
2) Credit by Seattle Central Community College and as such credits are normally easily approved and transferred between US Colleges.
Students are normally eligible to earn academic credits while studying abroad.
Credit for any courses taken with El Paraiso School can usually be counted towards your degree, or towards graduation requirements.
Two important factors influence whether you will receive academic credit:
1) Approval of courses by your home institution
2) Your academic performance while abroad
The assessment of the courses you take and the quality of your performance are
handled by your home College/University through a process called Transfer
Credit. This process involves you working closely with your study abroad advisor
or faculty on campus early in your study abroad planning all the way through to your return from your program.
Courses available for Credit:
|
Courses
|
Start Date
|
*Price
|
| SPAN 111
Elementary Spanish- 4 weeks
| Every Monday |
$1,508 |
| SPAN 201 Intermediate Spanish I -
4 weeks | Every Monday
| $1,508 |
| SPAN 202 Intermediate Spanish II -
4 weeks | Every Monday
| $1,508 |
| SPAN 351 F1 Survey of Latin American Literature
- 4 weeks
| Every Monday |
$1,508 |
| SPAN 352 F2 Survey of Spanish Literature-
4 weeks | Every Monday |
$1,508 |
**Prices include accommodation choice as per our Accommmodations page **
How to Obtain Transfer Credit:
All schools have procedures in place for pre-approving study abroad programs and transfer credit. If you are unsure where to start, here is a guide to ensure a smooth process.
College Check List/Typical Timeline:
| Typical Timeline |
What yoou need to do |
| + 4 months |
Approach your academic advisor from your College/University. Express and interest in Studying abroad. |
| + 2-3 months |
Pre approval has been granted
| | + 2 months |
Enrol with Seattle Community College
(if needed), pay their course fees
| | + 1 month |
Pay the $100US deposit directly El Paraiso School
| | Start Date |
Arrive at El Paraiso School - and have a great experience!
| | |
Complete any coursework/assignments etc related to your credits
| | - 1-3 months |
Official transcript will be sent to you and your institution, you will receive your transfer
credit
|
Get Your Courses Pre-Approved
We highly recommend getting your courses pre-approved by your home campus
with plenty of time prior to departing on your program. Meet with your academic
or study abroad advisor on campus to obtain written approval stating that the
courses you select will transfer credits back to your school. To help you with
this course descriptions and syllabus are available from us. Take these to to
your advisor to help them with course evaluation. Make sure when working with
your home advisor that you determine whether the credits earned will count
towards graduation credit, elective credit, or major or minor credit so there is
no misunderstanding.
Written approval is obtained by using an Advisor Approval Form, which which is
normally supplied by your school.
Get Your Transcript Upon Completing Your Program
The amount of credit awarded is
under the discretion of your advisor at your home university or college. We
always recommend that you obtain approval from their academic advisor prior to
departure for the courses in which you plan to enrol.
In order to receive credit for your study abroad program, you must have a
transcript sent to the registrar at your home campus. Students that have
successfully completed their study abroad program will be issued an official
transcript by our institution. These transcripts are directly sent to your College/University.
This normally takes about two to three
months
Remember the key is to start with plenty of time, to meet with your academic
or study abroad advisor, and to get the courses pre approved.
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