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American Language Program, Columbia University Welcome to the American Language Program at Columbia University!

Our English language classes allow students and professionals to develop and improve their mastery of spoken and written English, to enjoy the rewards of a program with over 100 years of achievement in the teaching of English as a Second Language and to study with dedicated, world-renowned faculty.

09/21/2026

ALP's first off-campus adventure of the semester: the Edge Observatory in Hudson Yards! 🗽 100 floors above NYC, we soaked in breathtaking skyline views and checked out the art installations around the observatory.

Bonus stop: the Vessel, right next door.

More adventures coming this semester — stay tuned ✨

09/17/2026

Happy First Day of Classes 🎒✏️

Last week, the ALP welcomed students from 13 countries for Fall orientation. To end the day, we took a tour of Columbia's beautiful campus and said hi to Roar-ee 🦁Excited to see what the semester holds!

08/25/2026

This summer, ALP students had the opportunity to experience all the amazing things that NYC has to offer ☀️🗽

We visited 3/5 boroughs: Manhattan, Queens, and the Bronx!

🏙️In Manhattan, we had visits to Chelsea Market, the One World Observatory, and Top of the Rock.

🌍In Queens, ALP and SPS students went on an amazing food tour around Jackson Heights, the most diverse neighborhood in the world!

⚾In the Bronx, students cheered on the iconic New York Yankees.

It was a summer filled with good food, good friends, and unforgettable memories.

Although we're sad that summer is over, we're counting down the days until we can welcome a brand new group of students in just a few weeks! Here's to an amazing fall ahead 🍂

08/17/2026

This summer, we welcomed students from all across the world to learn English at the ALP 🗽🏙️

Inside the classroom, students worked hard in project-based classes. Outside the classroom, they soaked up everything Columbia and NYC have to offer — from on-campus picnics and NYC sightseeing cruises to campus tours and pizza socials. Summer is always an exciting time at the ALP! ☀️

Stay tuned for pt. 2 to see what else we got up to this summer

Want to learn more about the ALP? Visit https://sps.columbia.edu/alp for more information.

04/21/2026

Last week, our ALP students headed to Broadway for a magical afternoon at Wicked 💚✨Between the amazing singing and the incredible costumes, we were all spellbound! We ended the day with a delicious dinner and plenty of laughs with friends. Moments like these are what make the semester so special.

It’s bittersweet to think that next week is already the final week of the semester. Let’s make these last few days count!

If you're an international student starting an LL.M degree in the US in the fall semester, and want to brush up your Eng...
04/07/2026

If you're an international student starting an LL.M degree in the US in the fall semester, and want to brush up your English before you begin, the ALP's summer English for Advanced Legal Study course is a great option. You will learn to speak more fluently, accurately, and intelligibly and feel better equipped to participate actively and skillfully in your law school classes. You will also enhance your writing skills, practicing various formats typical of graduate legal study.

Contact us at [email protected] for more information or visit: https://tinyurl.com/alplegal

Communicating effectively is a key skill in the business world. The American Language Program's three-week advanced-leve...
04/03/2026

Communicating effectively is a key skill in the business world. The American Language Program's three-week advanced-level English for Specific Purposes: Business course is designed to help build your confidence, polish your business vocabulary, and improve your accuracy, fluency, and intelligibility in spoken English.

Whether you are starting an MBA or other business-focused graduate course in the fall, or simply want to up your game in your current professional context, the ALP can help you achieve your goals. For more information, email us at [email protected] or visit https://tinyurl.com/alpbusiness

04/01/2026

Big news! Yviane is taking her talents to Columbia GSAPP ! 🎊

After a year of hard work at the ALP, she’s been accepted into their world-class Urban Planning program. We couldn’t be prouder to have been part of her journey.

▶️ Press play to hear Yviane’s story and see how the ALP helps students reach for the top.

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