Youth English Program (YEP)
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).
Continuing Education students may request an official transcript of record or a certificate (if eligible*) .
- 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.
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.
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.
| Application Deadline* | Placement Test Deadline** | Campus | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Osceola | Monday, June 15, 2026 | Friday, July 03, 2026 |
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.