About Us / History

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Founded in Spring 2015 in Philadelphia, COA was established by InAmerica Education to meet the growing need for accessible English language and cultural resources. What began as a grassroots effort has expanded into a cross-city network of passionate volunteers from New York, Philadelphia, and Boston—including alumni from UPenn, Columbia, and Temple University. Over the years, COA has helped hundreds—nearly thousands—of learners gain language proficiency, cultural understanding, and meaningful connections that last beyond the classroom.