Columbia College
Intensive ESL program
Fairfax, Virginia
U.S.A.
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School Introduction Located in the suburbs of Washington D.C., Columbia College, a nationally accredited institution, provides one of the area's best ESL programs.
The school is developing rapidly with a fully equipped facility as well as qualified faculty. With the support and hard work of the entire staff and faculty, Columbia College will continue to improve the already high quality of education its students receive while assisting them in succeeding in their lives in the USA.
ESL Program Introduction
This program is to provide comprehensive English skills including grammar, writing, reading, listening, and speaking for students to acquire fluency in English so that they can obtain better jobs and opportunities in the United States without communication problems.
Also, Columbia College provides TESOL program. This program has been approved by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV). The TESOL Certificate Program, developed by Dr. Maria Vassilieva, Ph.D. in Linguistics, is 10 weeks long. It is designed for those who want to pursue teaching careers in the ESL/EFL field.
Background Data
- Number of ESL Students: 300-400
- Average Class Size: 10
- Hours per Week: 18 hours
- Minimum Age: 18
- Housing Options: Apartment
- School Setting: Suburban
- Accreditation: COE (Commission of the council on Occupational Education)
Schedule & Fees
2010 Session V: 10/04/10 ~12/11/10
2011 Session I: 12/13/10 ~ 2/19/11
2011 Session II: 2/22/11 ~ 4/30/11
2011 Session III: 5/02/11 ~ 7/09/11
2011 Session IV: 7/11/11 ~ 9/17/11
2011 Session V: 9/19/11 ~ 11/26/11
Tuition: $1, 350 (10 weeks)
Application Fee: $100
Special Courses & Features
- English for Business
- TOEFL Preparation Courses
- Teacher Training Courses
- Cambridge Examination Courses
Housing/Accommodation Info
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Contact Info
Intensive ESL program
Columbia College
8300 Merrifield Avenue,
Fairfax, VA. 22031
Tel 703-206-0508
Fax 703-206-0488
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