Admission and Transfer Policies

Admission Policy

Any person 16 years of age or older, officially withdrawn from the K-12 program in Miami-Dade County Public Schools, may enroll in programs offered through TEC. As one of the Miami-Dade County Public Schools, The English Center adheres to a policy of non-discrimination and strives affirmatively to provide equal opportunity to all potential and current students. As per Section 1004.91, Florida Statutes (F.S.), Requirements for career education program basic skills. The statute requires students who enroll in a career certificate program of 450 clock hours or more to complete an entry-level basic skills examination within the first six weeks after admission into the program unless the student is otherwise exempt. 

Students exempt from basic skills exit requirements include those who: 

  • Entered 9th grade in a Florida public school in the 2003-2004 school year or any year thereafter and earned a Florida standard high school diploma Achieved a standard Florida Public High School Diploma (HSD) 2007 or later;
  • Possesses a high school diploma from a private school,
  • Was in a home education program or a personalized education program, and a signed affidavit has been submitted by the student's parent or legal guardian attesting that the student has completed a home education program or a personalized education program,
  • Earned a GED (Passing Language Arts through Reasoning and Mathematics Reasoning) beginning with the 2014 GED®,
  • Is serving as an active-duty member of any branch of the United States Armed Forces;
  • Possesses a college degree at the associate in applied science or higher;
  • Pass a state, national or industry certification or licensure aligned to their career certificate program.
  • Adult students with documented disabilities may be exempt from meeting the basic skills required.

Students with disabilities may request testing accommodation if they provide written documentation verifying their disability.

Basic Skills and Licensure Exemption List 2026-2027 (PDF)

Prospective students are required to be interviewed by a counselor. CTE students pay a $20.00 application fee each trimester (except for tuition exempt students) and a $5.00 student ID fee, plus any tuition fees. Certain postsecondary programs have additional admissions requirements. Refer to program requirements. Students enrolling in Adult General Education programs are required to pay an $8.00 non-refundable testing fee prior to taking a basic skills test for placement, prior to registration, which will determine the appropriate level of study. 

It is the policy of TEC to check the validity of all high school diplomas submitted for admission. 

Validity will be confirmed as follows: 

  • Check the registration of the school with the Florida Department of Education. 
  • Confirm that any information provided by the school can be verified with an official transcript. 
  • Contact the school directly and ask detailed questions about courses, guarantees, and accreditation. 

Transfer Policy

Students may transfer from one program to another program within the institution or from other institutions by obtaining the recommendation of counselors and instructors.