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Columbia School helps students around the world achieve their dreams. As a fully accredited school, we give international students the knowledge, credentials, and English language skills to succeed. With over 300 courses taught by qualified U.S. teachers, you can be sure that your student will thrive in any future path.

Online Learning

Online education brings the world to you. Our curriculum and learning system were developed by experts with extensive experience working in online education worldwide.

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Academic Programs

University Admissions Guarantee

U.S. Dual Diploma Program

A path to English-speaking universities—and success—for international students! Earn a U.S. high school diploma from Columbia School.

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Other Ways We Can Work With Your Students

Admissions Advising

With experienced U.S. admissions advisors, we help your students find their pathway to university in the U.S. and abroad.

English Language Learning

Supplement your language programs with U.S. teachers and curriculum.

For K-8 Students

We have courses, in English for even the youngest students.

A.P.^® Courses

A full catalog of A.P.^® courses taught by qualified U.S. based instructors.

University Courses

University credit in high school through University of Massachusetts Global

Our Teachers

Your student will learn from some of the best online teachers in the world. Based in the U.S., our native English-speaking teachers are fully qualified, subject specialists who are passionate about student success.

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Testimonials

“Mr. Steckler is always great at answering emails when I have questions...he is always willing to add some motivation at the end of his email to support me!”

“When I finished the last lesson, I felt a great sense of accomplishment. Through this program, I have acquired the English skills that allow me to communicate with people all over the world and the perspective to look at things from various aspects.”

Abigail

Minami

“Mr. Steckler is always great at answering emails when I have questions...he is always willing to add some motivation at the end of his email to support me!”

Abigail

“When I finished the last lesson, I felt a great sense of accomplishment. Through this program, I have acquired the English skills that allow me to communicate with people all over the world and the perspective to look at things from various aspects.”

Minami

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Course Offerings

At Columbia School, our high-quality courses help your student learn, achieve, and prepare for the future.

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FAQs

We offer options for any English level. Beginners may take our ELL courses (for grades K-12) to prepare for other coursework in English. Academic courses for grades 6-12 require a B1 and above CEFR level to participate. Grades K-5 may take academic courses with an A1 or A2 level depending on the grade.

In addition to courses at your local high school that are transferred to Columbia School, you must complete 5 credits (10 semester length courses) with Columbia School. Required subjects include English Literature and History. In addition, students may earn two additional credits from a choice of electives. See the Dual Diploma catalog for more information. Your school may have specific course selections, so please check with your school’s Dual Diploma coordinator.

Participating universities are eager to admit Hudson Global Scholars because of the quality of our program and the preparedness of our graduates. Our graduates have a high level of English proficiency, the ability to study in an English-speaking classroom, and the work-ethic to succeed. For this reason, Hudson Global Scholars and Columbia School can guarantee that our successful graduates will be accepted to at least one of more than 30 universities worldwide, or we will refund our program fee.

Yes! The experience of studying academic subjects in English will help students succeed in any university setting, whether in the U.S. or another English-speaking country or university program. Our university admissions advisors can help students identify the best program for their future. Furthermore, our students also gain the English skills needed for careers in the U.S. or anywhere in the world.

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Class Materials & Technology Requirements

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We support you in delivering high quality programs with easy implementation to students with big dreams.

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