Ben Lippen School operates various elementary, middle and high school and is a ministry of Columbia International University. The school is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and the Association of Christian Schools International. It offers various courses that include language arts, math, science, social studies, handwriting, Bible, music, physical education and English. It also offers a wide range of athletic activities, such as basketball, volleyball, wrestling, football, cheerleading, cross country, golf, softball, tennis, and track and field. The school also has a guidance department that provides orientation for high school students and parents, course selection assistance, academic record keeping, standardized testing and college planning. Ben Lippen School was founded in 1940 and is located in Columbia, S.C.