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Overview
About the Course
The Intensive Academic English course at Columbia University help students whose first language is not English improve their grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, speaking, listening, reading and writing skills.
If classes are offered in-person (on campus) they will be in a modified format. Around 50% of intensive classes will be face-to-face. The rest will be offered remotely via Zoom for health and safety reasons. Attendance in person will be required for all on-campus classes. Students unable to take classes face-to-face should join our remote (online) classes.
If classes are offered remote only (via Zoom), travel to the U.S. is possible, but not required. Classes can be taken from anywhere in the world. If online, classes will be held from 8:00-11:00am Monday through Friday Eastern Standard Time.
Accreditation
The Intensive Program is accredited by the Commission on English Language Accreditation (CEA)
Programme Structure
Courses
- Academic English – our courses focus on preparing students to study at university in the US.
- Integrated skills – each class focuses on more than one skill, which is a more natural way to learn a language.
- Thematic learning – grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation are best learned in context. In fall and spring semesters teachers explore different themes to provide content for students to discuss and write about.
- Error correction – making errors is an important part of the learning process.
- Team teaching – each Intensive course is taught by two or three instructors, who work together to create courses specifically tailored to the students.
- Critical thinking – it’s not just about learning the language, but about learning to engage with themes and topics in individual ways.
- Authentic Materials
Key information
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Education Language Studies General Studies View 4542 other programmes in Language Studies in United StatesAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Student insurance
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- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Completed online application form.
- Non-refundable application fee: U.S. $150.00 for online application; and non-refundable $350.00 tuition deposit, payable by credit card only. These fees are paid when you complete the ALP's online application.
- Bank statement: this document must be in English and dated within the last three months.
- Sponsor letter: If you are sending your own bank statement you are not required to submit a sponsor letter. The sponsor letter is necessary only if a bank statement will be submitted on your behalf by another person. The person whose bank statement you will submit is your sponsor.
- Photocopy of your passport’s identification page.
Tuition Fee
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International
11064 USD/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 11064 USD for the full programme -
National
11064 USD/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 11064 USD for the full programme
- Spring - $11,064
- Summer Session A/B/C - $3,688
- Summer Session A+B/B+C - $7,376
- Fall $11,064
Living costs for Manhattan
2638 - 5751 USD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
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