Eastern Florida State College

Foreign Language Competency

Requirement

Under Florida law (Florida Statute s. 1007.262 and SBE Rule 6A‐10.02412), students pursuing an Associate in Arts or Bachelor degree must demonstrate competency in a foreign language prior to graduation. 

Competency may be met through any of the following means:
  • Completion of two years of high school instruction in the same foreign language (with a grade of D or higher)
  • Completion of a college-level course at the Elementary-2 level (or higher) in a foreign language or in American Sign Language (ASL) (e.g., SPN 1121 Spanish 2, FRE 1121 French 2, ASL 1150 American Sign Language 2)
  • Achievement of appropriate scores using nationally standardized examination programs such as CLEP, AP, etc. in accordance with recommendations established by the statewide Articulation Coordinating Committee (ACC)
  • Achievement of minimum scores on a foreign language proficiency exam such as the BYU/FLATS exams. 
  • Documented completion of a high school diploma from a foreign country where the student studied in a language other than English.

Visit the Foreign Language Competency website for more information.