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History and Mission

Founded: 1911

The ALP is one of the oldest programs in English as a second language in the United States.

Its mission is to offer high-quality academic language courses and other academic support for:

  • full-time language students
  • international students matriculated in degree programs at the University

The ALP fosters the internationalization of Columbia by offering a carefully integrated sequence of courses to those who wish to improve their command of English, including:

  • students
  • business and professional people
  • international visitors

 

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