AELI-Columbia

Agape's Mission Agape is dedicated to providing high-quality English as a second language instruction (ESL) at an affordable cost and in a friendly, supportive atmosphere. Agape has been offering English classes in South Carolina since June 1993. Agape's Goals In order to accomplish its mission, AELI seeks to: Offer a comprehensive curriculum which equips students with the necessary English language and cultural skills to reach the students’ own academic and professional goals; Help students, both in an out of the classroom, to engage in true communication that is free from the common obstacles that hinder language learning; Provide an environment which seeks to meet the needs of the student as a whole person. Agape believes this may be achieved through caring and qualified teachers, administrators, staff, and volunteers who respect all students and their respective cultures and uphold a strong character as they teach and relate to students; Actively recruit motivated students in need of our services from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

South Carolina's capital city has achieved a balance between quiet small-town charm and big-city opportunities. Though it is home to 500,000 people, the city retains its well-known "Southern hospitality". Columbia is home to people from over 125 countries, so stores carry products from many foreign lands. The mountains and the beach are each only two hours away. Winters are fairly mild, making Columbia a pleasant place to both live and study.