Thanks to PELA, I could have a wonderful time here and make great friends!! I hope I can come back! Thank you so much, PELA!

Keiko, Japan

PELA is like a family. I'm so happy to be studying here!

Shiho, Japan

I had wonderful time in PELA. Before I came to Portland, I felt speaking and learning English was very stressful. After studying at PELA, I love English now!

Wan Yu, Taiwan

Learn English at the Portland English Language Academy (PELA).

Study English in a Portland English school where students from around the world learn English in unique and effective English language courses.

Learn English quickly in our English Language Programs!

  • Intensive or Semi-Intensive English
  • Intensive or Semi-Intensive + Volunteer
  • Intensive or Semi-Intensive TOEFL
  • Intensive or Semi-Intensive IELTS
  • TOEIC & IELTS Test Preparation Classes, too!

We are located in the Everest College Building in the heart of downtown Portland, Oregon: a safe, friendly, and affordable city.

Benefits of studying at PELA!

  • New program start dates every month
  • Average class sizes of 14 students
  • Multiple instructors each day
  • Morning or afternoon programs
  • CEA Accredited English programs
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8 UNIQUE
ENGLISH PROGRAMS

TOEFL, IELTS & TOEIC
Preparation CLASSES

TUITION AS LOW AS
$760 PER 4-WEEK TERM

Located in
DOWNTOWN
PORTLAND, OREGON

  • BEAUTIFUL & CLEAN
  • SAFE & FRIENDLY
  • NO SALES TAX!
  • GREAT SCHOOL
  • GREAT PROGRAMS
  • GREAT CITY
PORTLAND ENGLISH
LANGUAGE ACADEMY
Since 1989

Thank you for visiting the Portland English Language Academy


Next Placement Test & School Orientation:
Monday, January 6
Next Program Start:
Monday, January 6




Master the TOEIC in December!
Only $125 for 4 weeks
TOEIC Preparation Class

November 25 - December 20

This class will help you improve your TOEIC skills in just one month.

Classes are held Monday - Friday from 2:00 p.m. to 2:50 p.m.

Contact PELA for more information.



Master the IELTS in November!
Only $125 for 4 weeks
IELTS Preparation Class

OFFERED EVERY MONTH!

This class will help you improve your IELTS skills in just one month.

Classes are held Tuesdays & Thursdays from 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Contact PELA for more information.



Join us and save money!

Tuition Special:

Enroll for 8 weeks or more at one time and receive 5% discount.

Good for anytime in 2013 or 2014.