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Columbia West CollegeLos Angeles, USA

3424 Wilshire Blvd, 12th Floor - 90010 Los Angeles - see on map
Pay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
  • Free private tutoring.
  • Lessons are for 70 minutes, much longer than in most schools.
  • Optional language workshops.
Age of students
  Percentage of students
1-18 years 0%
18-24 years 60%
25-34 years 35%
35-50 years 5%
>50 years 0%
The average age outside summer is 2 years higher than in summer.

Location: Columbia West College Los Angeles is an educational institute located in the world-renowned, one-of-a-kind city of Los Angeles, California, USA. Housed in the Koreatown neighbourhood, the school is surrounded by eateries, bars, social spaces and links to public transport.

School facilities: The school facilities are exten¡sive, withina high-rise building. Included in the facilities are a library, a lounge area, a computer lab, an auditorium and a student support desk for any questions or queries that arise.

All classrooms are equipped with heating and air conditioning with most classrooms having ample natural light to create an optimal learning environment.

Accommodation: The school can provide several options for student residences and guest houses. Please note that many options for accommodation come with a minimum stay and are all subject to availability.

Course selection: Columbia West College Los Angeles provides English programmes for students of all levels. In addition to General English programmes, the school also provides American Communication, TOEFL, English through American Culture and Business English programmes.

Getting around: The school has several bus routes and underground stations nearby, ensuring that Downtown LA and its attractions are within a 15-minute journey of the school via public transport. Los Angeles International Airport is within an 85-minute journey of the school via public transport or a 40-minute taxi ride.

English Courses

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Typical content of a language course
General Language
English Speaking SuccessPopular English course
18 lessons per week
|
15 students (max)
Offer!from
350US$333US$
Course Details
English Speaking Success (F1)
18 lessons per week
|
15 students (max)
Offer!from
317US$302US$
Course Details
Part-time 12
12 lessons per week
|
15 students (max)
Offer!from
250US$238US$
Course Details
Part-time 16
16 lessons per week
|
15 students (max)
Offer!from
300US$285US$
Course Details
English Through American Culture
18 lessons per week
|
15 students (max)
Offer!from
350US$333US$
Course Details
English Through American Culture (F1)
18 lessons per week
|
15 students (max)
Offer!from
317US$302US$
Course Details
Business
Business English
18 lessons per week
|
15 students (max)
Offer!from
350US$333US$
Course Details
Business English (F1)
18 lessons per week
|
15 students (max)
Offer!from
475US$452US$
Course Details

Our prices for Columbia West College include

  • INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
  • INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
  • INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival
  • INCLUDED Optional language workshops

Videos & Photos

  • CWC School Building
    CWC School Building1/23
  • Happy Halloween!
    Happy Halloween!2/23
  • Halloween Festivities!
    Halloween Festivities!3/23
  • Another Classroom Shot
    Another Classroom Shot4/23
  • Annual CWC Beach Trip!
    Annual CWC Beach Trip!5/23
  • Sports Day at the Park!
    Sports Day at the Park!6/23
  • School Lounge/Library
    School Lounge/Library7/23
  • Computer Room/TOEFL Room
    Computer Room/TOEFL Room8/23
  • Gorgeous View from a Classroom
    Gorgeous View from a Classroom9/23
  • Welcome to CWC!
    Welcome to CWC!10/23
  • Classroom View
    Classroom View11/23
  • School Library
    School Library12/23
  • Front Entrance
    Front Entrance13/23
  • Essential English program
    Essential English program14/23
  • School Building on a Beautiful Day!
    School Building on a Beautiful Day!15/23
  • Happy Students!
    Happy Students!16/23
  • Another Fun Day at CWC!
    Another Fun Day at CWC!17/23
  • Reception Desk
    Reception Desk18/23
  • Bulletin Board
    Bulletin Board19/23
  • Happy CWC student!
    Happy CWC student!20/23
  • Learning English is Fun!
    Learning English is Fun!21/23
  • Birthdays are special at CWC!
    Birthdays are special at CWC!22/23
  • CWC students volunteering at the LA Marathon
    CWC students volunteering at the LA Marathon23/23

Columbia West College

Accreditations and Quality seals
ACCETNAFSASEVPPreferential Terms in Case of Visa Refusal
English teacher qualifications
100% hold a university degree
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
First day of course
Students should arrive at 8:45
Student gender mix
40% male / 60% female
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at Columbia West College and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Visa - logoMastercard - logoPayPal - logoBank Transfer - logo
Year of school foundation
1990
Legal name/parent company
Columbia West College | Tax registration ID: 47-1293912

General school facilities

  • Fridge for student use

  • Microwave for student use

  • Drink vending machine

  • Snack vending machine

  • Computer lab

  • Library

  • Free after-class access to language learning software

  • Lounge

  • Auditorium

  • Student support desk

  • Copy machine

  • Printer for student use

  • Free water dispenser

  • Free WIFI

  • Non-smoking (all indoor areas, but not all outdoor areas of school)

  • Smoking zones (outdoors)

  • Paid parking (<500m)

  • Facilities for islamic students

    • Available area to pray at the school

  • Classroom equipment

    • Air conditioning in all classrooms

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in most classrooms

    • Number of classrooms: 8
    • Number of public PC workstations: 1

    Facilities for disabled students

    • Wheelchair access to classroom

    • Wheelchair access to reception

    • Disabled car park

Additional comment about facilities of school
There is a reasonably priced, monthly paid parking lot across the street for students with cars

Student Age / Nationality

Average number of students
In summer: 200
Throughout the year: 180
Minimum age of students
18 years
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 6
Adult courses Throughout the year: 6
Average age of students
In summer: 23 years
Throughout the year: 25 years
Read our recommendations for students in their 40s, 50s, 60s, and 70s.

Top student nationalities

Student Nationality Percentage of students
Japan 20%
Korea 15%
Brazil 7%
Thailand 4%
Other nationalities 54%

Information for all courses offered by Columbia West College

Lesson duration
70 minutes
School's administrative fee
150.00 US$
Course material
Generally course material has to be purchased by the student. Course material costs are approximately 40 US$ per month.
Comments about courses

Student ID Card: USD 20.

Airport pick-up: USD 100 One Way

I-20 Reissuance Fee: USD 30
F-2 Processing Fee: USD 50

COS Processing Fee/Deposit: USD 300
Returned Check Fee: USD 40

Individual classes
Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 50 US$. The combination of group and individual lessons is highly recommended. Individual lessons will encourage you to actively speak the foreign language and will offer you the opportunity to discuss individual problems and weaknesses.
Level test
A test to assess your exact language level takes place before the start of the course via email.
Lessons needed per English language level
Level (CEFR) LESSONS needed per level WEEKS needed
(20 lessons per week)
A1 Beginner A1 to A2 80 4
A2 Elementary A2 to B1 160 8
B1 Intermediate B1 to B2 180 9
B2 Higher Intermediate B2 to C1 200 10
C1 Advanced C1 to C2 220 11
C2 Proficiency
Data above gives some guidance. For more details consult our page How long does it take to learn a language or reach a specific level.

Airport transfer

Los Angeles International Airport:
100 US$ one way
200 US$ return (both ways)
More details about airports near Los Angeles and how to travel independently from the airport to the city on our Los Angeles page. For flight comparisons to Los Angeles, we recommend using skyscanner.com.

Visa Documents

Nationals from Singapore can travel and study a language course up to 18 hours a week and for a maximum of 90 days without a full visa. It is just necessary to apply online for an ESTA card (Electronic System for Travel Authorization).
Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.
Nationals from countries that require a visa will receive documents from the school, related to booking confirmation, which is required for the visa application.
School fee for issuing the visa documents:
150 US$
Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
No
Express shipment fee (via courier)
75 US$
Preferential cancellation terms in case of visa refusal
School agreed that students booking online on this site will benefit from preferential cancellation fees in case of visa refusal, and in this case will never exceed EUR 180.

Leisure activities

activity possibledistance from school
Ballet18 km
Baseball19 km
Basketball1.3 km
Cooking8.4 km
Cricket25 km
Dancing4.34 km
Diving30 km
Field Hockey41.9 km
Football (soccer)6 km
Golf0.32 km
Horse riding8.7 km
Ice Hockey6.1 km
Mountainbiking19 km
Music0.08 km
Rugby21 km
Sailing22 km
Skiing174 km
Squash17 km
Swimming9 km
Table Tennis3.2 km
Tennis22 km
Volleyball7 km
Windsurfing24 km
Yoga1.3 km

Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

Free English Workshops
Thanksgiving celebration
Halloween Party
Christmas Party
Hike to Griffith Observatory/Hollywood Sign
Visiting the Getty/Getty Villa Museum
Visiting LACMA/La Brea Tar Pits
Hammer Museum
Grand Central Market
Descanso Gardens
Bradbury Building
Walt Disney Concert Hall
Venice
The Broad Museum
California Science Center
Venice Beach
Venice Canals
Santa Monica Pier
3rd Street Promenade
Universal City Walk
The Last Bookstore, etc

If a student would like to suggest an activity, they can walk with the activities coordinator and we can try to organize it.

Adults - Paid activities

Annual Holiday Party: ~$45
Dodgers Game: ~30
LAFC: ~40 - over $1,000 depending on game and seat location
Kings:~$35 - over $1,000 depending on the game and seat location
Lakers:~80- over $1,000 depending on the game and seat location
Six Flags: $50 (parking not included).
Universal Studios: ~$109
Disneyland/California Adventure: ~$104 for one park(additional $65 for park hopper ticket)
Knotts: ~$74.99

Accommodation

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Fedora Place
Twin room, No meals
from
250 US$
Oxford Mansion
Single room, No meals
from
375 US$
Prime Guest House
Single room, No meals
from
238 US$

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FAQ about Columbia West College, Los Angeles

  • “If you have any questions about visas or the documents you need to bring with you when you travel, the best thing to do is to contact the American embassy in your country directly. We do not provide assistance in this area, and only the embassy can give you the best information.

    We mainly help you to enrol in a language school. All you have to do is fill in your details online and we'll take care of contacting the school of your choice. Afterwards, if the school needs more information, we'll ask for it by email. For example, they may ask you for a copy of your passport, proof of insurance, etc.

    A driving licence is not a prerequisite for enrolling on a language course. On the other hand, it is an advantage to have one, especially in Los Angeles, if you plan to rent a car - because the distances are quite far in this city.     ”
    Madly Simba, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Jul 20, 2023
  • Yes. The school offers pickup from Los Angeles International Airport (100 US$)
  • Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Columbia West College varies from 15 students (English Speaking Success) to 15 students (English Speaking Success)
  • 100% of teachers at Columbia West College hold a university degree.
  • The highest Nationality percentage at Columbia West College comes from Japan with a 20% representation, followed by students from Korea (15%) and Russia (12%).
  • Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
  • Columbia West College offers courses from 16 years to 99. Average age is 23 during the summer and 25 for the rest of the year.

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