Columbia College is a private college located in Fairfax, Virginia and about 12 miles west of Washington, D.C. It is within the Fairfax County of Virginia known for its high household income, high tech economy, and a sophisticated population of more than one million residents. It is known for its SAFETY!

We offer a wide range of ESL programs including full-time and part-time classes for students from all over the world. Our English instructors are highly qualified, experienced and certified with a Bachlor's or a Master's degree in education, in addition to a TEFL/TESOL certification.

We also offer Associate Degree and Certificate programs in Cosmetology, Massage Therapy, Dental Laboratory Technology, Culinary Arts, Business Administration, Computer Science, Teaching English for Early Childhood, Technical and Business English, Nurse's Aide, Computer Basic, TESOL, and Paralegal.

With flexible time schedule, you can create a personalized course of study, and the international staff and teachers of Columbia College provide the resources and support you need to achieve your personal, educational, or career goals.

Columbia College Provides:

- Multiple proficiency levels of intensive English
- 5 and 10 week sessions
- Small classes (average class is less than 10 student)
- Private tutoring
- Business English
- Conversation Partners
- Housing arrangements
- Personal Counseling
- Academic advising

Comprehensive Curriculum
New students are admitted at the begining of each 5 week or 10 week session. Instruction is offered 18 hours per week for up to six different levels.

The curriculum includes:
Communication Skills (speaking, listening, and pronounciation)
Grammar (Structure) & Writing (Composition)
Vocabulary Development & Reading Comprehension (understanding non-technical reading material)