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