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ESOL Testing

Bring your G number.

  • You need to have your PCC student ID number (G number) before you take the test.
  • Get your G number by completing the steps for new students. Choose “Credit” on the application.
  • If you need help with your G number, please contact ESOL.

Bring an official photo ID. It can be a passport, driving license, student ID, etc. This ID can be from your country.

Pay for parking at the pay station (parking meter machine) if you drive to PCC. Prepare to stay on campus for 2 to 3 hours. Parking permits are $1 per hour, or $5 for the whole day.

You do not need an appointment to take the test. Please read the schedule below, and arrive at your preferred campus Testing Center between the available times.

Testing centers

  • Cascade:
    • 705 N. Killingsworth St. Portland, OR 97217
    • SSB (Student Services Building) 204
    • testing.ca@pcc.edu
    • 971-722-5234
  • Rock Creek:
    • 17705 NW Springville Rd. Portland, OR 97229
    • Building 9, 118
    • testing.rc@pcc.edu
    • 971-722-7523
  • Southeast:
    • 2305 SE 82nd and Division, Portland, OR 97216
    • SCOM (Student Commons) 118
    • testing.se@pcc.edu
    • 971-722-6277
  • Sylvania:
    • 12000 SW 49th Ave. Portland, OR 97219
    • CC (College Center) 212
    • testing.sy@pcc.edu
    • 971-722-4131

Do you need a remote ESOL placement test?

Fill out an ESOL Intake form

Do you have questions?

ESOL testing dates

  • Testing dates: November 1 – December 21
  • No testing: November 23, December 11-14
Cascade

SSB 204

  • Mondays: arrive 2-4pm
  • Tuesdays, Thursdays: arrive 9am-12 noon
  • Wednesdays: arrive 9am-3pm
Rock Creek

Building 9, room 118

  • Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays
  • Arrive 10am-3pm
Southeast

SCOM 118

  • Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays
  • Arrive 10am-3pm
Sylvania

CC 212

  • Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays
  • Arrive 9am-3pm

Additional testing dates at Sylvania:

  • Tuesday, January 2: arrive 10am-3pm
  • Wednesday, January 3: arrive 10am-3pm