<p>amtc, We had a similar situation and this is what we learned. There are two separate but related issues, the language skills you need to get in and the classes you may have to take once you matriculate. </p>
<p>Many colleges have a minimum language requirement (or at least recommendation) for admissions. Three years ought to cover it.</p>
<p>Most colleges will allow students to “place out” of additional language study based on AP or SAT scores or their own internal testing. The methods of determining proficiency are variable, however.</p>
<p>Even though a college has a totally open curriculum and no distribution requirements, it may still have a language requirement. Always check. Some study abroad programs have language requirements.</p>
<p>I’d second Williams. Not only does it not require language, but it is also strong in your daughter’s areas of interest. Very selective, though. Some other suggestions for strong arts programs: Smith, Hamilton, Skidmore, Conn College Kenyon, Wesleyan. At the time that my son applied all of these were language free, but things may have changed so double check.</p>