| Private Room | Breakfast & Dinner | Breakfast | Room Only |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Weeks | $1880 | $1700 | $1600 |
| 12 Weeks | $5640 | $5100 | $4800 |
| 20 Weeks | $9400 | $8500 | $8000 |
| 24 Weeks | $11280 | $10200 | $9600 |
| Shared Room | Breakfast & Dinner | Breakfast | Room Only |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Weeks | $1550 | $1400 | $1200 |
| 12 Weeks | $4650 | $4200 | $3600 |
| 20 Weeks | $7750 | $7000 | $6000 |
| 24 Weeks | $9300 | $8400 | $7200 |
The American Language Program (ALP) at Columbia University's School of Professional Studies is one of the most respected English language programs in the United States. Located on Columbia's historic Morningside Heights campus in Manhattan, the ALP offers intensive and part-time English programs for international students, including Intensive Academic English, Business English, English for Advanced Legal Study, and Academic Preparation courses. The program is fully accredited and issues I-20 forms for F-1 student visa holders.
Universal Student Housing and HomestayMatch place international students with verified American host families in the New York City metro area. Your host family provides a private furnished room, daily breakfast, and a welcoming home base while you study at the ALP. Living with an American family is one of the most effective ways to deepen your English fluency outside the classroom — real conversations at home reinforce everything you practice in an ALP course.
Every host family in our network is screened and verified before placement. We match you based on your school location, schedule, dietary needs, and personal preferences. Once your placement is confirmed, you receive a Welcome Packet with everything you need to get settled, including local transit routes to help you get to campus. Airport transfer may be available as an add-on service when you apply — contact our office to confirm availability.
ALP students arrive throughout the year for sessions of varying lengths. Whether you are here for a single intensive session or a full academic year, we offer flexible stays from four weeks with easy extensions if your plans change.
Yes. Universal Student Housing and HomestayMatch work with F-1 international students attending the American Language Program and other Columbia University programs. We can coordinate your housing to align with your ALP session start date.
On-campus housing at Columbia is available for ALP students in summer only. For fall and spring sessions, homestay is one of the most practical options — it's flexible, includes meals, requires no long-term lease, and places you with a vetted American family rather than navigating New York City's rental market on your own.
Yes. If your school or program is coordinating housing for a group of students, our office can work directly with your institution. Contact us to discuss group placement options.
We require a minimum stay of four weeks. Beyond that, your stay is flexible — you can extend session by session as needed to match your ALP program length.