Lewis and Clark is an academically selective private four-year institution with undergraduate, graduate, law, and English programs. Approximately 1800 undergraduates from throughout the US and more than 50 countries are enrolled. Lewis and Clark is accredited by the Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges and offers university-level studies leading to bachelor's and master's degrees. This institution has a distinctive international character and has long taken pride in its commitment to enrolling international students. The English program was established in 1972; students enrolled in English courses have represented more than 45 different countries.

Students who complete the AES program will possess the necessary skills for successful integration into Lewis and Clark undergraduate and graduate programs, as well as those of other universities and businesses. Content-based courses reflect an emphasis on developing a student's ability to meet the cognitive and affective challenges of the academic environment, while developing advanced English language skills.

Lewis and Clark is in Portland, Oregon. Known as the "City of Roses," Portland combines lively arts, active sports, and ethnic and cultural diversity with scenic beauty and a temperate climate with mild winters. The campus is in a quiet, safe, and beautiful residential area with easy access to downtown Portland. The Cascade Mountains, Pacific Ocean beaches, and the Columbia River Gorge are an easy drive from Portland.

16-week fall semester, late August to mid-December

16-week spring semester, mid-January to early May

12-week summer semester, mid-May to early August

6-week summer half-session, late June to early August

Full-time course load, 20 hours weekly from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 9 to noon on Fridays

Low-Intermediate, Intermediate, High-Intermediate, and Advanced (Transition to Undergraduate Level)

8-18 students

All faculty members hold Master's degrees in Teaching English as a Second Language or in Applied Linguistics, and have extensive experience in higher education.

All courses offer credit to admitted Lewis and Clark undergraduates. 24 credits may be applied toward the Bachelor of Arts degree.

Students live in campus halls or apartments, usually with an American roommate. Residence halls have small kitchens, large TV lounges, and laundry facilities. Each room has a high-speed data link and phone line.

Students have access to all Lewis and Clark athletic, academic, and social facilities. The College Outdoors program offers low-cost day and weekend trips to kayak, hike, ski, or camp in beautiful areas of the Pacific Northwest. All outdoor equipment is provided.

AES tuition for English-only students, $5,652/semester
AES tuition for undergraduate credit, $18,197/semester
Room and meals are $4,661 to $5,186/semester, depending on meal plan.
AES Summer half-session costs are approximately half the semester charges.

Provide evidence of two years of English study (copies of tests, transcripts, or a written statement).