Overview
The American Language Program at Columbia University offers a unique educational experience:
- an expert faculty, with many years of teaching experience
- a rigorous curriculum
- one of the oldest English language programs in the U.S.
It's so much more than English.
Whether online or in-person, community is very important at the ALP. We plan activities, events and workshops to help you make friends, practice English and get to know the city. As a Columbia student you also have full access to student clubs and University events. There's always something happening!
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Our goal is to help you:
- deepen your knowledge of the English language and American culture
- become aware of the differences between English and your own languages
- become an autonomous, curious, confident, and self-motivated learner
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Visit programme websiteAcademic 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.
Other requirements
General requirements
- The American Language Program is open to any applicant aged 17 and older who has reached a pre-intermediate (CEFR A2) level of English proficiency.
- The ALP only accepts applications submitted online from this website. No applications from online third-parties will be accepted.
- The one-time application fee to the ALP is $150, non-refundable. Full-time programs also require a $350 tuition deposit, non-refundable.
- Specific application materials and procedures are on each program page.
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