why choose Columbia?

Our goal is to provide a complete learning experience that will allow our students to succeed. We have created a program that is customized to meet the needs of our students. 
​Contact us to find how our programs can work for you. 

THE COLUMBIA ADVANTAGE

Columbia is CEA accredited, which means we must meet high standards for many areas such as curriculum, instruction, faculty, student services and facilities.  Many English language schools in the US do not have accreditation from The Commission on English Language Program Accreditation (CEA), but either use their university or college’s general accreditation or use agencies with lower standards.  We have been accredited for over a decade, and that is the Columbia Advantage.​

UNIVERSITY CONNECTIONS

What gives Columbia students an “edge”? Being an independent, academic school, we’re not tied to any particular university or college. Our academic adviser is prepared to help you into the right school with the right program. We consider your interests, not our own, when we present university options.

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 “At Columbia School of English, we are committed to meeting the educational needs of each and every one of our students.”
WHY CHOOSE OUR SCHOOL:

  • Our Location: Portland, OR is a clean, safe city located between Seattle and San Francisco without the high cost and sales tax of other major West Coast cities.
  • Our College Affiliations: Visit our College Affiliations page to read about our relationships with colleges and universities.
  • Our Teachers and Staff: Our CEA accreditation demands we have highly qualified and skilled instructors and staff. We help you every step of the way through your English language learning process to help you understand how U.S. universities work and give you support in understanding American culture. We provide you with opportunities to interact with native speakers through our school activities. 
  • Our Campus: We have a large building equipped with everything you need to succeed, including a computer lab, communal kitchen, lounge and accessible to many attractions in downtown.
  • Our Accreditation: Our school's accreditation means we meet a high standard of excellence.