Last updated on July 2, 2026
Basic Information
- Region: North/Northeast
- Address: 5000 N Willamette Blvd Portland, OR 97203
Contact Information
- Contact: Apply Online
- Phone: 503-699-6310
- Email: info@piaschools.edu
- URL: https://register.communityesol.org/
Class Details
- Format: Virtual, In Person
- Type: ESL, All
- Level: Beginning, Intermediate, Advanced, Literacy
- Cost: Fee ($), High Tuition ($$$)
- Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
- Times: Morning, Afternoon
- Childcare: No Childcare Available
- Registration: Registration Required
- Summer Classes: Summer classes are available.
Description
Community English Classes https://www.piaschools.edu/learn-english/community-english/
Intensive English Classes https://www.piaschools.edu/learn-english/intensive-english/
Cost: Community ESOL $180 per 10-week term for 1 class a week.
Intensive English $3000 per 10-week term for full time classes.
Intensive English Class $3000
Prepares students for English-language university study through a series of classes in grammar, reading, writing, and speaking and listening. Completing this program meets the language proficiency requirement at area colleges and universities–no TOEFL or IELTS testing necessary
Tuition based classes, in general $750 per class per term; all four classes of Grammar, Reading, Writing and Speaking/Listening = $3000.
Homestays can be set up. You are required to have an F1 student visa..
Fill out the application online at the web: https://www.piaschools.edu
Summer 2026: June 29th - September 3rd
Fall 2026: Sept 28th - December 3rd
Winter 2027: January 11th - March 18th
Spring 2027: April 5th – June 10th
Summer 2027: June 28th - September 2nd
Community ESOL Class
PIA’s Community English courses provide English learners with opportunities to improve communication skills through meaningful conversations and discussion of engaging topics. Students will increase their fluency, expand their vocabulary, and develop greater confidence in using English to connect with others and participate in their communities.
Conversation Partners Program
This free program connects our students with native English speakers for informal, one-on-one conversations. Partners typically meet once a week for about an hour, giving students the opportunity to practice their English in a casual setting while also building meaningful connections with members of the local community.
Pacific International Academy (PIA) is seeking volunteer conversation partners for international students. PIA students, primarily college-aged from Asia and the Middle East, meet with conversation partners once a week for an hour per session. Meetings can be on or off campus, with the first meeting on campus. Students are generally available after 3:30 PM (Mon-Thu) and on Friday.
- Coordinator: Miwako
- Contact: conversation@piaschools.edu
- Time Commitment: 1 hour/week with 1-2 foreign college students for casual informal conversation Conversation Partners Program This free program connects our students with native English speakers for informal, one-on-one conversations. Partners typically meet once a week for about an hour, giving students the opportunity to practice their English in a casual setting while also building meaningful connections with members of the local community. Pacific International Academy (PIA) is seeking volunteer conversation partners for international students. PIA students, primarily college-aged from Asia and the Middle East, meet with conversation partners once a week for an hour per session.
- Times Available: Weekdays after 3:30 and flexible on Fridays and weekends; on or off campus
- Duties: one-to-one tutoring
- Training: Training is not offered for this position.