#1 School to learn English in PDX.
Better English,
Better life.

Achieve your English language goals quickly and effectively for your academic, personal, and professional life.

 
Best school, ever!
— Nadia, Russia
 

We are located in beautiful Portland, Oregon!

Portland is the 7th best city to live and the #1 food city in the United States.*
NO Sales Tax on shopping!

according to wallethub.com

The 1st accredited
English language program
in Portland, Oregon.

 
 
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The BEST Programs!

It all begins with the best
teachers, best teaching, and best English learning environment.
You’re more than a student number.
You are family here at CSE.

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About the CSE Experience

Designed to be an inspiring place for learning, CSE knows that better student service and English teaching goes a long way.

Take a Tour

Studying at CSE is more than
just a regular English language school.
CSE is special.

Explore a day in the life of a great community of students, teachers, and staff.

Accommodation / Housing

Whether you’re looking for a homestay
or living on our CSE campus,
we will take care of you.

“I studied at the
Columbia School of English…
it was one of my favorite experiences in my life!”



– Abdullah A from Saudi Arabia

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“This school is one of the best choices since I came to the United States…My English has improved so much! I feel CSE is my small home in the U.S.”

– Maria L from Vietnam.

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