Youth English Program (YEP)
Intensive English Programs
Valencia College
Academics
Continuing Education
Intensive English Programs
Youth English Program (YEP)
Youth English Program (YEP)
Youth English Program at Valencia College
This program can take place either on Valencia's
West Campus or Osceola Campus
based on demand. The classrooms are in close proximity to each other and near the
advisor and coordinator's offices, the student lounge, and Student Services. With
supportive staff, highly trained instructors, state of the art facilities, students
start learning and improving their English from day one. This is a 2, 3 or 4-week
program based on requests and enrollment. It is an intensive program and students
have class every day (Monday-Friday, except holidays) from 9:00 a.m. until 12:30 p.m.
with 2 breaks.
This is primarily an English program that serves educational partners who bring large
groups. The program can only take place with sufficient enrollment. Groups must apply
no later than one month before the start date. They should email
edpartners@valenciacollege.edu
to request information.
Individuals are welcome to apply, but the program is not guaranteed until it receives
confirmations of attendance from large groups. Individuals may request information
at
Continuing Education Student Services
(CESS).
How to Apply
Program Information
Important Dates and Deadlines
Course Materials
Student Certificate and Transcript Request
Continuing Education students may request an official transcript of record or a certificate
(if eligible*) .
Program Details
Students receive a certificate of completion on their last day of class.
Each level takes up to four weeks to complete.
Three levels: beginner, intermediate, and advanced.
Classes generally meet Monday-Friday: 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. (Eastern Standard Time).
Students may  or may not complete the whole level depending on how long they stay.
Each level covers different objectives and topics.
Certificate
The students' performance will be evaluated through their attendance and participation
in the class activities which make them practice the four language skills: speaking,
listening, reading, and writing. Certificates of completion indicate the course level
and number of hours that the student attended.
Placement
Students are placed in one of the three program levels based on the results of an
English placement test completed online at home before the start of class.
Important Dates and Deadlines
Application Deadline*
Placement Test Deadline**
Campus
Start Date
End Date
Schedule subject to change. Refer to this online version regularly for potential updates.
*Includes the $50 application fee deadline
**Involves an online computer-based English proficiency test done at home
2 months before start date
1 month before start date
West
Monday, January 12, 2026
Friday, January 18, 2026
2 months before start date
1 month before start date
West
Monday, July 6, 2026
Friday, July 31, 2026
Course Materials
Each course level has its own textbook provided by Valencia College. Instructors will
give students their book on the first day of class. Students must bring a pen or pencil
and paper or a notebook every day to class.