I had a perfect time at PELA! PELA can help you enjoy your time in the U.S. because there are great activity programs, like volunteering and internships, and also there are a lot of nice students, teachers and staff.

Byunghak

In my classes I learned how to get into university. My teacher gave me advice about how to take the TOEFL. My classes really improved my speaking and listening.

Francois



About Everest College

The Portland campus of Everest College was established in 1955. A leader right from the start, we are proud to have been the first college in Oregon to offer data processing skills as well as hands-on classroom training with actual computer equipment.

In late 2005, the campus changed its name from Western Business College. This change reflected the diverse selection of fields offered beyond Business including Medical, Criminal Justice, and Travel.

Our steady growth has kept in step with an expanding job market. We have moved four times, consistently upgrading to larger, state-of-the-art facilities.

Today, we are proud to continue our tradition of providing students with cutting-edge curriculum and necessary resources to succeed in the ever-changing employment market.

At Everest College you can earn diplomas and associates degree within 18 months. Upon completion of a course of 9 months or more, international students can work legally in the United States for 12 months. Our staff will help you with the process of obtaining an Optional Practical Training (OPT) Visa.

We have programs of study in the following career fields:

  • Accounting
  • Computers
  • Justice
  • Medical
  • Office Technology
  • Paralegal
  • Pharmacy Technician


International students can enter Everest College courses with a TOEFL score of 465 paper-based or 51 iBT. There is no TOEFL requirement for joining English classes in the Portland English Language Academy.

Visit here for information about getting a degree or diploma at Everest College in Portland, Oregon.

You can also contact the Portland English Language Academy office and we will help you communicate with an international student advisor.

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