If you have completed 5 years of high school in French Is there anything can do a two-year college to not retake them after transferring another the school?

If you've completed five years of high school in France (which is standard), and you want to transfer to a two-year college (community college or collège in the US system) after completing some courses there, you generally won't have to retake those high school courses. Two-year colleges primarily focus on associate degrees and don't duplicate high school coursework.

However, there are a few nuances:

* Credit Transfer: The crucial element is whether your five years of French high school credits will transfer. Two-year colleges will evaluate your transcripts through a process called *credit transfer*. They'll determine which of your French high school courses are equivalent to their courses, and how many credits they will grant you. This process varies considerably between institutions. Some courses might transfer directly as college credit, while others might not be accepted at all.

* Language Proficiency: Your French high school education likely includes extensive French language coursework. However, the college might require proof of English language proficiency (TOEFL, IELTS, etc.) if their instruction is primarily in English.

* Specific Requirements: Each two-year college has its own admission requirements and credit transfer policies. You MUST contact the admissions office of the specific college you're interested in to learn about their policies concerning transferring international high school credits. They'll be able to assess your transcript and tell you exactly which courses will transfer and which, if any, you might need to retake.

In short, you *probably* won't need to retake your high school courses, but you absolutely need to check with the specific two-year college you're applying to. Don't assume anything; contact their admissions department early in the process.