Portland English Language Academy - Portland, Oregon

I really think it is a good choice to go to PELA because I learned many things. I was especially interested in American cultures. Our teachers taught us real English!

Hirotaka, Japan

PELA has well-trained teachers, a good atmosphere and plenty of opportunities to improve your English. If I ever come back to the States to learn, no question which school I will go to--PELA!

Attila, Hungary

I am improving my English in many ways. Talking to native speakers is useful. My teachers help me a lot.

Phuc, Vietnam



Portland English School Activities

At the Portland English Language Academy, we plan events and activities so that students who study English in Portland can enjoy the many benefits of our great city.

A few of the trips and activities that are organized for our international students...

January

Skiing, snowboarding and tubing at Ski Bowl - We take our study abroad students to Oregon's winter playground, 1 hour away from Portland.

Portland English Language Academy ski trip

February

Portland Winterhawks Ice Hockey Game - A fun night out to watch Portland's semi-pro ice hockey team.

Karaoke at Voicebox - Our students show off their talent in a karaoke room reserved just for us.

Portland English Language Academy students


March

Winery Tour - A tour of Oregon's beautiful countryside and its delicious wineries.

Miniature Golf Tournament - The PELA Open Championship happens in downtown Portland’s glow-in-the-dark, 3-D miniature golf experience.

Portland English Language Academy students at play


April

Ultimate Frisbee League - Study abroad students join local players as they learn this sport together.

Portland English Language Academy students playing sports

Tulip Festival & Woodburn Outlet Mall Shopping - Spring arrives with the Woodburn Tulip Festival, a color explosion as far as the eye can see. This is followed by an afternoon shopping at the 100-store Woodburn Outlet Mall.

Portland English Language Academy students are friends for life


May
Rose Festival - The Northwest's largest parade passes by the front of our school.

Portland English Language Academy and the Portland Rose Festival

June

School BBQ in Portland's International Rose Test Garden - The teachers cook up hamburgers for all the students in Portland's most famous garden.

Portland English Language Academy school BBQ

River Rafting on the Deschutes - Another adventure that is easily done in Portland, Oregon.


July

Trip to the Beach - Students pile on the bus and spend a day in the sunshine and ocean water.

Portland English Language Academy beach trip

August

Bridge Pedal - We rent bicycles and cross every bridge in Portland along with 20,000 other Portlanders.

Portland English Language Academy bridge pedal
Seattle Mariners Baseball Game - We take the bus or train to Seattle to enjoy a day at the ball park.

Portland English Language Academy baseball trip

September

Corn Maze - Get lost in the Portland Corn Maze!

Portland English Language Academy corn maze adventure

Brewery Tour - Oregon is famous for its local beer. We find out how it is made and how it tastes.

Portland English Language Academy students on brewery tour

October

Halloween Party - The lights go out in our study lab and the fun begins.

Portland English Language Academy Halloween party

November

Portland Trail Blazers Basketball game - A night out to see Portland's NBA Professional Basketball team.

Thanksgiving dinner - Dinner is on us! Your teachers will be your waiters.

Portland English Language Academy Thanksgiving dinner

December

Holiday Gift Exchange - Students get together for a little holiday spirit and fun gift exchange.

Portland English Language Academy Christmas party


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