Clackamas Community College

School Introduction

The beautiful campus is located in Oregon City, 15 miles from downtown Portland. The safe and secure community is near rolling farmland and scenic mountain landscapes. Nearby Mt. Hood offers year round skiing and snowboarding.

An easy drive away, the Pacific Ocean beaches are known for their natural beauty. Local malls, downtown Portland, and no sales tax make this an ideal area for shopping! The college is known for its beautiful campus, outstanding faculty, and the personal attention that the students receive.

ESL Program Introduction

The Program for Intensive English offers five levels of instruction with core classes (conversation, grammar and reading/writing) and electives (pronunciation, American idioms, intercultural communication, TOEFL/TOEIC preparation, vocabulary building, Business English, computer lab). The faculty all have advanced degrees in the field of teaching ESL and utilize current methods in their classes. There is a strong emphasis on communication skills. Advanced level students may take some college classes for credit. Graduates of the Program for Intensive English may enter Clackamas Community College with no TOEFL requirement. The international club offers many activities and trips each term.

Background Data

• Number of ESL Students: 150
• Average Class Size: 15
• Hours per Week: 18
• Minimum Age: 16
• Issue I-20: Yes
• Housing Options: Homestay  Apartment
• School Setting:  Suburban 
• Accreditation: Accrediting Commission of the Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges

Schedule & Fees

Fall Term begins the last week of September and lasts for 11 weeks.
Winter Term begins the first week of January and lasts for 11 weeks.
Spring Term begins the last week of March and lasts for 11 weeks.
Summer Term begins the third week of June and lasts for 8 week.s
Tuition: $2688 per term
Application Fee: $50
Homestay: $2100 (3 months), plus a $250 application fee.

Special Courses & Features

• English for Business
• Accent Reduction Courses
• TOEFL Preparation Courses
• TOEIC Preparation Courses
• One-to-One Instruction / Private Lessons

Housing/Accommodation Info

We use Andeo International Homestays for our homestay program. We also have a list of apartments and the cost available.

Contact Info

Program for Intensive English
Clackamas Community College
19600 Molalla Ave.
Oregon City, Oregon 97045

Tel (503)594-3026
Fax (503)655-8925
Website