Last updated on September 11, 2026
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, Spanish ABE
- Level: Beginning, Intermediate, Advanced, GED
- Cost: Fee ($)
- Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
- Times: Morning, Afternoon, Evening
- Childcare: No Childcare Available
- Registration: Registration Required
- Summer Classes: Summer classes are available.
Description
Class schedule:
Fall 2026: September 21 to December 13
Winter 2027: January 4 to March 21, 2027
Spring 2027: March 29 to June 13, 2027
English for Speakers of a Second Language (ESOL): All Levels of ESL offered at this site and some online classes.
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 or call 971-722-7523.
ESOL classes : There are 6 levels of classes in reading, writing, grammar and pronunciation. The cost is from $133.70 for lower level classes and $174.10 to $217 for higher level classes.
For class schedule, days/times and locations go to: https://pcc.edu/schedule/fall/esol
GED: Cost is $62.20 for online classes and $90.80 for in person classes.. Classes focus is on basic skills in reading, writing, math, social studies, science. 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/
For class schedule, day/times and locations go to: https://www.pcc.edu/schedule/fall/abe
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
- Coordinator: Lauren Zavrel 971-722-7860 (GED); Edit McDonald (ESL)
- Contact: lauren.zavrel@pcc.edu; emcdonal@pcc.edu
- Time Commitment: GED Tutors for "Yes to College" program.; ESOL for in person classroom support Video about volunteering at PCC https://youtu.be/CmPyJR8ZC6Q?si=cyGfZweibzQX0r3E
- 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.