Student-centered
Instruction begins with the learner’s level, challenges and goals.
Family-owned since 2010Personal is not
Personal is not
a marketing word.
It is the way a school notices the student, adapts the lesson and stays present outside the classroom.
High-quality, personalized language training that can be applied in the real world.
CLA describes itself as a family-owned and operated language school. The educational idea is simple: give students practical language, individual attention and enough real-life context to use what they learn.
Immediately practical
Current topics and real situations connect class to daily life.
Socially relevant
Activities and cultural outings create reasons to communicate.
Humanly responsive
A smaller school can respond with attention and flexibility.
From the founders’ storyA school designed
A school designed
to feel like a community.
CLA’s published story begins with Hasan Altuntas and Alissa Olgun wanting to create a place where students, staff and partners feel at home — while helping learners reach academic and professional goals.
Trust should be specific.
CLA states that it is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education & Training.
CLA states that it is approved by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
CLA lists TESOL, CATESOL and NAFSA among its memberships.