Last updated on December 24, 2025
Basic Information
- Region: Washington County
- Address: 17705 NW Springville Rd Portland, OR 97229
Contact Information
- Contact: Fidelia Twenge Jinings
- Phone: 971-722-7179
- Email: fidelia.twengejinings@pcc.edu
- URL: http://www.pcc.edu/esol/
Class Details
- Format: Virtual, In Person, Hybrid
- Type: ESL, GED, Conversation, Spanish ABE
- Level: Beginning, Intermediate, Advanced, Literacy, GED
- Cost: Fee ($)
- Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
- Times: Morning, Afternoon, Evening
- Childcare: No Childcare Available
- Registration: Registration Required
- Summer Classes: Summer classes are available.
Description
Class schedule:
Winter 2026: January 5 to March 22
Spring 2026: March 30 to June 14
Summer 2026: June 22 to Sept
English for Speakers of a Second Language (ESOL):
Important: To enroll at PCC for the first time, fill out the admissions form online https://www.pcc.edu/enroll/
If you have questions call 971-722-8550 (971-722-6255 in Spanish); or email esolinfo-group@pcc.edu .You must also take a placement test for ESOL. Go to www.pcc.edu/esol/ to sign up.
ESOL classes : There are 6 levels of classes in reading, writing, grammar and pronunciation. The cost is from $87.50 to $129.20 for lower level classes; higher level classes up to $209.50
GED: Cost is $37 to $158 per class. Classes focus is on basic skills in reading, writing, and math. You must complete a PCC admissions form; sign up for a GED orientation and a CASAs test. For program description, steps to enroll, and schedule of orientation/placement see www.pcc.edu/prepare/basic/
There are online and in person Spanish GED classes. For general information about Spanish GED, call 971-722-6255 or go to www.pcc.edu/resources/spanish-ged
GED online , call 971-722-7844 or www.pcc.edu/ged/online
You can talk to a GED navigator: Shawna Poppe; 971-722-7683, shawna.poppe@pcc.edu.
- Coordinator: Lauren Zavrel 971-722-7860
- Contact: lauren.zavrel@pcc.edu
- Time Commitment: GED Tutors for "Yes to College" program.
- Times Available: Tuesday or Thursdays 1:00-3:00 (or time can be adjusted)
- Duties: one-to-one tutoring
- Training: Training is offered for this position.