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Standard Track

Our Standard Program is our basic program for English learners looking to improve their proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, vocabulary, writing and grammar. In addition to core classes, this program offers two workshop courses. Learn to communicate fluently and effectively in an academic setting while improving your study skills. Most students take between 18 - 21 in-class hours a week.
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sample schedule

Students in the Standard Track of our Academic Program pick two workshops to complement their core courses. They are also provided an optional Study Lab, offered Monday - Friday in the afternoons. Below is a sample schedule. 
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sample workshops

Students who choose the Standard Track can pick two workshops from the list below. Workshop placement is based on availability, term schedule and the student's level.
Beginning Pronunciation
Beginning Social English
Beginning College Readiness
Intermediate Writing Workshop
Intermediate Vocabulary
Intermediate Reading Workshop
Intermediate College Readiness
Advanced Research and Argumentation
Advanced Reading


Advanced Writing
Advanced Vocabulary
Advanced College Readiness
Test Prep
Cultural Perspectives

program details

INCLUDES:

Core Courses
Two (2) Workshops
Test Prep is Available
Study Lab
TOTAL HOURS:
PRICING:
VISA:
18 - 21 in-class hours per week
$2,495 per term
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"If you want to improve your English, come to Columbia School of English." 

            -Yazeed Alhwjaily, Saudi Arabia


"My teachers at Columbia are more excellent than I expected. I love the school’s system." 

                -Anna Baek, South Korea

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The Columbia School of English is accredited by the Commission on English Language Program Accreditation (CEA) for the period (12/2024) through (12/2024) and agrees to uphold the CEA Standards for English Language Programs and Institutions. CEA is recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education as a national accrediting agency. For further information about this accreditation, please contact the Commission on English Language Program Accreditation, 1001 N. Fairfax Street, Suite 630, Alexandria, VA 22314, (703) 665-3400, www.cea-accredit.org.

COLUMBIA SCHOOL OF ENGLISH
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9237 SE Powell Blvd.
Portland, OR USA 97266

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