Academic Intensive English Program (IEP)
Portland Community College offers academic intensive English courses on all of its campuses. The program consists of five sequential levels in reading, writing, speaking/pronunciation, and non-core curriculum courses such as grammar and U.S. culture. You can take other college-level courses while completing the higher levels of the English program. Each course is 11 weeks long during fall, winter, and spring terms and 8 weeks during summer term. You may enter a course at the beginning of any term.
The Intensive English program prepares students for university studies or for personal needs.
- 6 levels from beginning to upper advanced
- Required classes in reading, writing, speaking/listening
- Special classes at all levels e.g. U.S. culture, pronunciation, vocabulary, college preparation, service learning
- Computer labs equipped with internet and e-mail
- Tutoring centers
No TOEFL Score Required
PCC does not require a TOEFL score or high school GPA minimum. Instead, you will take a placement test upon arrival and will then be placed in appropriate classes. You must be at least 16 years old to be admitted to PCC.
Tuition
- IE 10, 12, 14, 16
- $2400 per term
- ESOL Courses
- $160 per credit
Coursework
Beginning Level
The Beginning level of the Intensive English Program may include true beginning and high beginning learners of English. Students at this level will be enrolled full-time in Intensive English classes. The true beginning learners may need to take this level more than once in order to have a strong foundation for the next level. This level is non- credit with 18 contact hours per week and is for international students (F1 Visa) only.
| Course Number | Subject | Contact hours per week |
|---|---|---|
| IE 10 | Beginning Reading | 5 hours |
| IE 12 | Beginning Writing | 5 hours |
| IE 14 | Beginning Speaking/Pronunciation | 5 hours |
| IE 16 | Introduction to US Culture | 3 hours |
Level 4 of the Intensive English Program is a credit program. Students at this level will be enrolled full-time in the English for Speakers of Other Languages Program. Tuition is $160 per credit.
| Course Number | Subject | Credits (hours per week) |
|---|---|---|
| ESOL 40 | Level 4: Academic Reading | 4 credits (4 hours) |
| ESOL 42 | Level 4: Academic Writing | 4 credits (4 hours) |
| ESOL 44 | Level 4: Academic Speaking/Pronunciation | 4 credits (4 hours) |
Level 5 of the Intensive English Program is a credit program. Students at this level will be enrolled full-time in the English for Speakers of Other Languages Program. Tuition is $160 per credit.
| Course Number | Subject | Credits (hours per week) |
|---|---|---|
| ESOL 150 | Level 5: Academic Reading | 4 credits (4 hours) |
| ESOL 152 | Level 5: Academic Writing | 4 credits (4 hours) |
| ESOL 154 | Level 5: Academic Speaking/Pronunciation | 4 credits (4 hours) |
Level 6 of the Intensive English Program carries college-transferable credits. Students at this level will be enrolled full-time in the English for Speakers of Other Languages Program. Tuition is $160 per credit.
| Course Number | Subject | Credits (hours per week) |
|---|---|---|
| ESOL 160 | Level 6: Academic Reading | 5 credits (5 hours) |
| ESOL 162 | Level 6: Academic Writing | 5 credits (5 hours) |
| ESOL 164 | Level 6: Academic Speaking/Pronunciation | 5 credits (5 hours) |
Level 7 of the Intensive English Program carries college-transferable credits. Students at this level will be enrolled full-time in the English for Speakers of Other Languages Program. Tuition is $160 per credit.
| Course Number | Subject | Credits (hours per week) |
|---|---|---|
| ESOL 250 | Level 7: Academic Reading | 5 credits (5 hours) |
| ESOL 252 | Level 7: Academic Writing | 5 credits (5 hours) |
| ESOL 254 | Level 7: Academic Speaking/Pronunciation | 5 credits (5 hours) |
Level 8 of the Intensive English Program carries college-transferable credits. Students at this level will be enrolled full-time in the English for Speakers of Other Languages Program. Tuition is $160 per credit.
| Course Number | Subject | Credits (hours per week) |
|---|---|---|
| ESOL 260 | Level 8: Academic Reading | 5 credits (5 hours) |
| ESOL 262 | Level 8: Academic Writing | 5 credits (5 hours) |
| ESOL 264 | Level 8: Academic Speaking/Pronunciation | 5 credits (5 hours) |