Short Term ESL Programs 

The Program for Intensive English at Clackamas Community College can provide short term English language programs for groups of international visitors age 16 and older. Short term programs can be customized for a specific group of visitors from a single occupation or interest group, such as:

• teachers
• business professionals
• medical professionals
• artists
• musicians
• retirees
• TOEFL/TOEIC students
• people interested in environmental studies
• sports enthusiasts
• people interested in cross-cultural communication
     

In addition to classes, a variety of activities can be arranged to complement your interests and studies. Activities can include:

• visiting historical sites
• shopping
• viewing waterfalls
• exploring Mt. Hood
• discovering the Oregon Coast
• touring local gardens and farms
• hiking
• rafting
• swimming
• golfing
  

The Program for Intensive English can design a short term program that fits your groups English language needs and interests. Contact pie@clackamas.edu for more information.

Location

• 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.
• Sparkling lakes, rushing rivers, and magnificent mountains offer a wide variety of recreational activities: fishing, hiking, rafting and boating.
• World class golfing can be enjoyed all year.
• Cultural events enhance the American experience.
• Professional sports provide exciting entertainment.
• Local malls and no sales tax make this an ideal area for shopping.

Program Highlights

• The program has been acclaimed as a model by the state of Oregon.
• The American Association of International English Programs (AAIEP) has certified the program.
• The program participates in Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), National Association of International Educators (NAFSA), and Study Oregon activities.
• Clackamas Community College is accredited by the Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges. 

Innovative Curriculum

• The instructors use modern teaching methods that promote student interaction.
• New classes are developed to respond to changing student populations.
• State-of-the-art computer labs enhance instruction. 

Outstanding Staff

• Instructors have graduate degrees and are leaders in a variety of professional activities.