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GW Language Center
The GW Language Center supports students, faculty and language programs across all GW schools. Our main service is language testing and evaluation, including placement, proficiency, diagnostic, equivalency and other language assessments. We also provide language evaluations for grants, fellowships, scholarships, study abroad and school applications.
What We Offer
Everyday English
Our popular Everyday English program invites international students and visiting scholars to practice English conversation and become more familiar with American language and culture.
Language Exchange
Join us for online partner matching and monthly in-person Language Exchange Lounge sessions to practice language and conversation. English speakers are welcome as conversation partners!
Language Departments in the Columbian College
The Language Center offers placement testing and other support to all language programs across GW's Columbian College.
"Two years ago, I left China to pursue my master’s degree. As an international student, expressing myself in English was a huge challenge. Through fostering my language abilities, the Language Center brought me the confidence I needed to deliver the Graduate Student Welcome Ceremony speech. Thank you for equipping me with the tools to survive in America!"
Jie Yuan
MA '20, Educational Leadership and Administration