TErms and CONDITIONS

Course Confirmation and Payment
All tuition and fees must be paid in full before you start classes at CSE. Upon receipt of your application and payment, we will send you a letter confirming your acceptance. Payment may be sent by any of the following: international money order, electronic bank transfer (wire transfer), credit card (MasterCard or Visa only), and our secure online payment system. We cannot process your application unless we receive your payment.

Bank Transfers
CSE will provide the school’s bank information for wire transfers upon request. Please include the student’s name and student ID as part of the bank transfer information. The payment must include all sending and intermediary wire transfer charges. CSE will pay all receiving fees.

F-1 Student Visa
CSE is authorized to issue a Certificate of Eligibility (Form I-20) to qualifying full-time students. The I-20 form is used when applying for a student visa (F-1) and will only be issued for the number of weeks that your tuition is paid. You can extend your course at CSE, and a new I-20 will be issued. The visa must be obtained at the U.S. Embassy in your home country before your departure. If you are denied a student visa, you will receive a refund of all prepaid tuition (minus the $120 registration fee or other non-refundable fees) when you (i) give the school a copy of the denial letter from the U.S. Embassy and, (ii) return the original I-20 form issued by the school as well as a copy of your passport. If you require an I-20 form, you must provide CSE with documents showing that you have enough money to pay for all of your tuition and living expenses while you are studying at CSE as well as a copy of your passport. Please send these documents with your application. Financial means can be demonstrated with:
  1. Evidence of financial means (e.g. a copy of a recent bank statement) to pay your tuition and living expenses for the duration of your stay, or
  2. A letter of financial responsibility from your parent or legal guardian accompanied by evidence of their financial means (e.g. a copy of a recent bank statement); or
  3. A letter of sponsorship from your company or organization together with evidence of their financial means.
Failure to adhere to our minimum attendance policy may result in termination of I-20 and dismissal from the school.

Medical Insurance
The school does not provide medical insurance. However, we strongly recommend that you purchase medical insurance for travelers to the United States, or that you ensure that your current policy in your country is also valid in the United States. You should do this before departing your country. Medical treatment in the United States is very expensive. You are responsible for any medical expenses incurred, so please be sure that you review the terms of your insurance policy, including covered services, deductibles, co-payments, length of coverage, etc., prior to arrival.

Photos & Video
Students, faculty, and staff agree to allow photos and video taken during the program to be used for CSE publicity and recruitment purposes.

Liability
CSE, its staff, and its representatives will not be liable for loss, damage or injury to persons or property however caused, except where liability is expressly imposed beyond exclusion by statute. Students agree to allow photos and video taken during CSE programs to be used for publicity purposes.
 “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.