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English Language Learners

Improve your English, build community, and experience campus life in New York City this summer.

Intensive Academic English Program

Study for 4, 8, or 12 weeks in our summer courses for pre-intermediate to very advanced level learners. Improve your speaking, writing, listening, and reading skills, gain confidence using English, and meet people from all over the world.
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Advanced Academic Preparation

Prepare to start your undergraduate or graduate degree in the U.S. with this rigorous eight-week preparation course. Participants will practice presentation and discussion skills and learn how to write research papers.
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English for Professional Purposes: Business

Improve your business English skills with this three-week course for professionals and pre-MBA students. Participants will hone their presentation skills, build business vocabulary, and explore case studies
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English for Advanced Legal Study

Hone your legal English with this four-week course for international LLM candidates entering a U.S. law school in the fall semester. The course emphasizes speaking skills and legal vocabulary to better equip participants for their legal studies.
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Contact us at alp [[at]] columbia [[dot]] edu if you have any questions about our courses or the application process.