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PCC Cascade Campus, ESL and GED

Last updated on December 18, 2024

Basic Information

  • Region: North/Northeast
  • Address: 705 N Killingsworth St. Portland, OR 97217

Contact Information

Class Details

  • Format: Virtual, In Person
  • Type: ESL, GED, Conversation, Spanish ABE
  • Level: Beginning, Intermediate, Advanced, Literacy, GED
  • Cost: Fee ($)
  • Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
  • Times: Morning, Evening
  • Childcare: No Childcare Available
  • Registration: Registration Required
  • Summer Classes: Summer classes are available.

Description

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 ESL and for GED before enrolling in a class; all 971-722-5234 to schedule.

Class schedule:
Winter 2025: January 6 to March 23
Spring 2025: March 31 to June 15
Most classes are now in person; with a few online classes. Check the school class schedule to find the class and location you need. There are also classes held in your community. Call 971-722-5234 to set up ESL test appointment.

ESL: Credit and non-credit classes for reading, writing, grammar, pronunciation, communication; beginner to advanced levels (Levels 1-8). Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs. and some Friday classes. Most classes are morning or evening.

Go to https://www.pcc.edu/esol for exact class and time/day. Fees for the classes will vary but starting at $124.80 for non-credit classes.

GED and ABE classes with low fees of $37-$158; go to https://www.pcc.edu/ged for details on the classes and days/time, go to: www.pcc.edu/prepare/basic/ for program description, steps to enroll, orientation and placement sessions.

Classes are both in person or remote. Classes are Mon, Tues, Wed, or Thurs; both morning and evening.
You can talk to a GED navigator: Bryant Royal, 971-722-5747, bryant.royal@pcc.edu
For general information or information about Spanish GED call 971-722-6255. (www.pcc.edu/resources/spanish-ged).

    Volunteer Information

  • Coordinator: Lisa Palm
  • Contact: lisa.palm@pcc.edu
  • Time Commitment: 3 hours per week through the term
  • Duties: small group tutoring, classroom aide/assistant
  • Training: Training is not offered for this position.

PCC Cascade Campus, ESL and GED

705 N Killingsworth St.