Solex College
private college
Solex College was a private for-profit college in Chicago, Illinois. The college enrolled over 2,000 students (2013-2014) and was one of the largest schools in the Chicago area to enroll international F-1 visa students for its intensive English as a Second Language programs. SOLEX’s main administration building was located in Wheeling, Illinois.
Accreditation
SOLEX College was accredited by Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS). The A.A.S. in Physical Therapist Assistant Program at SOLEX College was accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE).
History
In 1995, SOLEX Computer Academy was launched as a private for-profit business and vocational school and was authorized to operate through the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE). In 2001, SOLEX Computer Academy became SOLEX Academy with an expanded menu of instructional programs to better respond to the training needs of students. In 2001, SOLEX Academy was authorized under federal law to enroll nonimmigrant alien students. Currently, foreign students from more than 60 countries attend SOLEX College. SOLEX is an authorized ETS® TOEFL and TOEIC testing site.
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