Columbia West College (CWC) is committed to providing quality English as a Second language and test preparation instruction that equips students with the English language and test-taking skills necessary to achieve their academic, professional/vocational or personal goals.

CWC is nationally accredited by ACCET, which has been recognized by the U.S. Department of Education since 1978 as a “reliable authority” as to the quality of education or training provided by the institutions and programs it accredits. CWC’s grant of accreditation is valid through August 15, 2021.CWC is also approved to operate in the State of California as a private post-secondary institution by the California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education, under the Department of Consumer Affairs.