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Columbia University
COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY
American Language Program
Program Type: College/University Affiliated
504 Lewisohn Hall
2970 Broadway
New York, NY 10027-
2970 Broadway
New York, NY 10027-
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Host Institution: Columbia University
Host City Size: Over 500,000
Year Established: 1912
Accreditations: Commission on English Language Program Accreditation, Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools
IEP Membership Organizations: EnglishUSA, UCIEP
Host City Size: Over 500,000
Year Established: 1912
Accreditations: Commission on English Language Program Accreditation, Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools
IEP Membership Organizations: EnglishUSA, UCIEP
Phone #: (212) 854-3585
E-Mail:
Website: http://www.sps.columbia.edu/alp/
Application Contact Info: Call, email or visit our website to obtain application information. ALP@columbia.edu
E-Mail:
Website: http://www.sps.columbia.edu/alp/
Application Contact Info: Call, email or visit our website to obtain application information. ALP@columbia.edu
Course Schedule:
English for Specific Purpose:
ESP Additional Info: English for Professional Purposes: Business - 3 weeks beginning late July. Bachelor's degree and iBT of 85 (or equivalent) required. Advanced Academic Preparation - 8 weeks in summer. Designed for students about to begin undergraduate or graduate stu
| Level | Class hrs/wk | Lab hrs/wk | CAI hrs/wk | Other* hrs/wk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LI: | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| I: | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| HI: | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A: | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| BR: | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
English for Specific Purpose:
| Specific Purpose | hrs |
|---|---|
| Business | 0 |
| University Preparation | 0 |
ESP Additional Info: English for Professional Purposes: Business - 3 weeks beginning late July. Bachelor's degree and iBT of 85 (or equivalent) required. Advanced Academic Preparation - 8 weeks in summer. Designed for students about to begin undergraduate or graduate stu
Terms:
Program Size: 120
Program Size, Summer: 300
Average Class Size: 13
Minimum Class Size: 8
Maximum Class Size: 16
Distribution:
Full-time Instructors: 15
Part-time Instructors: 25
Average Full-time Hours per Week: 15
Advanced Degree in TESOL or related field Full-time: 15
Advanced Degree in TESOL or related field Part-time: 25
Full-time Admin: 4
Part-time Admin: 0
Part-time study option: yes
Part-time Eligibility: US permanent residents, US citizens, F-1 Columbia U students w ESL requirement
Tests used by the IEP for admission and proficiency: Other
| Term Duration in Weeks | Start Month |
|---|---|
| 2 | January |
| 14 | February |
| 4 | May |
| 4 | June |
| 8 | June |
| 4 | July |
| 14 | September |
Program Size: 120
Program Size, Summer: 300
Average Class Size: 13
Minimum Class Size: 8
Maximum Class Size: 16
Distribution:
| Region | Percent |
|---|---|
| Americas | 5.00 |
| Asia | 60.00 |
| Europe | 10.00 |
| Middle East/North Africa | 20.00 |
| Other | 5.00 |
Full-time Instructors: 15
Part-time Instructors: 25
Average Full-time Hours per Week: 15
Advanced Degree in TESOL or related field Full-time: 15
Advanced Degree in TESOL or related field Part-time: 25
Full-time Admin: 4
Part-time Admin: 0
Part-time study option: yes
Part-time Eligibility: US permanent residents, US citizens, F-1 Columbia U students w ESL requirement
Tests used by the IEP for admission and proficiency: Other
Admissions: All Applicants
Admission Conditions: 17 years of age (18 for dorm residence); proof of financial ability; must be able to speak, write and understand basic English (the ALP does not teach beginners/level 0 or level 1)
Visa Forms Issued: I-20
Pre-academic work completed in IEP eligible for college/university credit: no
Maximum Credits Eligible: 0
IEP students can take academic courses at college/university: no
Maximum Credits Avail.: 0
I-20 Includes Academic Admission: no
Academic Admissions Conditions: Separate application to academic department.
TOEFL Required for Undergraduate Admission: yes
TOEFL Required for Graduate Admission: yes
Articulation Agreement(s): no
Admission Conditions: 17 years of age (18 for dorm residence); proof of financial ability; must be able to speak, write and understand basic English (the ALP does not teach beginners/level 0 or level 1)
Visa Forms Issued: I-20
Pre-academic work completed in IEP eligible for college/university credit: no
Maximum Credits Eligible: 0
IEP students can take academic courses at college/university: no
Maximum Credits Avail.: 0
I-20 Includes Academic Admission: no
Academic Admissions Conditions: Separate application to academic department.
TOEFL Required for Undergraduate Admission: yes
TOEFL Required for Graduate Admission: yes
Articulation Agreement(s): no
Tuition:
Fees: $235
Insurance Cost: $1139
Insurance Details: Required for stays of three months or longer.
Other Costs: Health service: $584 per semester. Health Insurance = $1304 ($2130 in spring, including summer insurance)
Financial Aid Available: No
Campus Housing Availability: Available year-round
Campus Housing Assistance Available: no
Housing Costs: $5150
Housing Weeks: 14
Housing Cost Type: Room
Additional Housing Info: Double occupancy only.
Off-Campus Housing Availability: Readily available, expensive
Off-Campus housing Assistance Available: yes
Homestay Assistance Available: no
Board Plan Additional Info: Flexible
Services Available: Academic Counseling, Campus Orientation, Conversation Partners, Crosscultural Activities, Field Trips, International Student Advisor, Personal/Cultural Counseling, Recreational Activities
| Tuition | Weeks |
|---|---|
| 2766 | 2 |
| 3688 | 4 |
| 7376 | 8 |
| 11064 | 14 |
Fees: $235
Insurance Cost: $1139
Insurance Details: Required for stays of three months or longer.
Other Costs: Health service: $584 per semester. Health Insurance = $1304 ($2130 in spring, including summer insurance)
Financial Aid Available: No
Campus Housing Availability: Available year-round
Campus Housing Assistance Available: no
Housing Costs: $5150
Housing Weeks: 14
Housing Cost Type: Room
Additional Housing Info: Double occupancy only.
Off-Campus Housing Availability: Readily available, expensive
Off-Campus housing Assistance Available: yes
Homestay Assistance Available: no
Board Plan Additional Info: Flexible
Services Available: Academic Counseling, Campus Orientation, Conversation Partners, Crosscultural Activities, Field Trips, International Student Advisor, Personal/Cultural Counseling, Recreational Activities
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