Portland English Language Academy
Intensive English Program
Portland, OR
Portland English Language Academy is the only English-language program currently in our Portland listings, independent or university-run, school-reported weekly class load 20.
- Location
- Portland, OR
- School-reported weekly class load
- 20Unit length varies; confirm with the school
- Accreditation
- CEA site 224
- Can issue a Form I-20
- Not confirmed
- Record date
The record date describes our overall review, not a new verification of every field. A source link alone does not confirm current terms.
- Tuition: Detail checked 2026-09-15View source
- Weekly class load: Detail checked 2026-09-15View source
- Start dates: Detail checked 2026-09-15View source
Portland English Language Academy tuition and fees
| Option | Length | Class load/week | Tuition | Listed total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intensive English, one 4-week term | 4 weeks | 20 | $1,395 | |
| Semi-Intensive English, one 4-week term | 4 weeks | 17 | $1,345 |
Application or registration charge: $95. Confirm the refund terms with the school.
Program details to confirm
The listed one-term prices apply to four weeks. Prepaying two terms reduces the intensive price to $1,255 per term and the semi-intensive price to $1,210 per term; prepaying three or more reduces them to $1,115 and $1,075 per term respectively. Optional activities are not instructional hours. The one-time school application fee is $95; payment-method and deferral fees may also apply.
The intensive program has 20 required class hours plus up to 10 optional class, conversation and tutoring hours per week.
Do you need a visa for this program?
The school reports a weekly class load of 20; its unit may not equal 60 minutes. For this course at Portland English Language Academy, a weekly hour count does not by itself establish permission to study as a visitor. Language training generally uses the student route; the visitor exception is limited to a short recreational, non-credit course during a tourist visit. Confirm the actual course and your circumstances before booking.
Review visa questionsHow this compares
At $349 a week this is number 58 of the 96 programs whose tuition we have confirmed, cheaper than 37 of the others, against a median of $319. The nearest few:
- Tennessee Tech Center for ESL$343
- St. John's University ELI$347
- Portland English Language Academy$349
- English Language Center, Wilkes University$349
- Center for English as a Second Language, University of Arizona$350
Recorded start dates and timing
- October 2026: to 2026-11-20
- November 2026: to 2026-12-18
- January 2027: to 2027-01-29
- February 2027: to 2027-02-26
- March 2027: to 2027-04-02
- April 2027: to 2027-04-30
Dates can change and may depend on placement or application deadlines. Check the school's dates page
Before you apply to Portland English Language Academy
Check the exact course and intake with the school before paying. Our listing does not submit an application or confirm an offer of admission.
- Ask about entry age, English-level placement and any course-specific requirements.
- Ask what housing is available, its total cost and the commute to your actual classroom.
- Read the cancellation and refund terms before making a payment.
- If you need F-1 status, ask whether this campus and this exact course can issue a Form I-20. A school-level SEVP match does not establish course eligibility.
Choosing within Portland
This is the only English-language program currently in our Portland listings. Our directory may not include every local option; ask about alternatives and transfer conditions before committing. Oregon has 3 in total, view our state listings.
Accreditation
Accredited by the CEA, site 224, next reviewed December 2027. CEA is recognized by the US Department of Education. Accreditation and SEVP certification are separate checks; confirm the specific campus and course’s I-20 eligibility with the school. Checked against the Commission's own list, 8 September 2026.
Not confirmed in our record
- a direct phone number
Common questions
How much does Portland English Language Academy cost?
$349 a week, calculated from the $1,395 published for its 4-week "Intensive English, one 4-week term". School source dated September 15, 2026; confirm current prices and conditions with the school.
Do you need an F-1 visa to study at Portland English Language Academy?
For a course at Portland English Language Academy, a weekly hour count does not by itself establish permission to study as a visitor. Language training generally uses the student route; the visitor exception is limited to a short recreational, non-credit course during a tourist visit. Confirm the actual course and your circumstances before booking.
Is Portland English Language Academy accredited?
Yes, accredited by the Commission on English Language Program Accreditation as site 224, next reviewed December 2027. CEA is recognized by the US Department of Education. SEVP certification and I-20 eligibility require a separate check.