Last updated on December 18, 2024
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
- 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
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 (call 971-722-7523) and for GED before enrolling in a class.
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.
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 $124.70 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: Shawna Poppe; 971-722-7683, shawna.poppe@pcc.edu.
For general information or information about Spanish GED call 971-722-6255. (www.pcc.edu/resources/spanish-ged).
- Coordinator: Edit McDonald
- Contact: emcdonald@pcc.edu
- Time Commitment: Varies depending on assignment but usually two hours minimum per week. 1:1 tutoring and ESOL conversation. Other ESL class support and tutoring.
- Times Available: varies; depending upon the class.
- Duties: one-to-one tutoring, small group tutoring, classroom aide/assistant
- Training: Training is offered for this position.