2015 Term Start Dates
Term Start + End Dates
Placement Test
& Orientation
Dates
01/05/15 - 01/30/15
01/05/15
02/02/15 - 02/27/15
01/29/15
03/02/15 - 04/03/15
02/26/15
04/06/15 - 05/01/15
04/02/15
 term start dates
 school holiday schedule
05/04/15 - 05/29/15
04/30/15
page 2
06/01/15 - 06/26/15
05/28/15
 program & class information
 program & class prices
06/29/15 - 07/31/15
06/25/15
page 3
08/03/15 - 08/28/15
07/30/15
08/31/15 - 09/25/15
08/27/15
09/28/15 - 10/23/15
09/24/15
10/26/15 - 11/20/15
10/22/15
11/23/15 - 12/18/15
11/19/15
2015
Contents
front page
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how to apply to pela
housing information
payment options
discounts & promotions
back page
 program & class application
 housing application
2015 School Holiday Schedule
PELA will be closed on the following holidays and breaks:
WINTER BREAK: 12/20/14 — 01/04/15
Monday, January 19th , 2015- Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Monday, February 16th , 2015– Presidents Day
SPRING BREAK: 03/21/15 — 03/29/15
Monday, May 25th, 2015– Memorial Day
SUMMER BREAK: 07/18/15 — 07/26/15
Monday, September 7th, 2015– Labor Day
Monday, October 12th, 2015– Columbus Day
Thursday, November 26th, 2015– Thanksgiving Weekend
Friday, November 27th, 2015– Thanksgiving Weekend
WINTER BREAK: 12/19/15 — 01/03/16
Portland English Language Academy • 425 SW Washington Portland, Oregon 97204 U.S.A.
Phone: 503-226-1656 • Fax: 503-226-1244 • Email: [email protected] • Web: www.PortlandEnglish.edu
2015 TUITION & FEES
SCHOOL APPLICATION FEE ............. $35
English Programs for F-1 visa Students
The Intensive English program is our most popular program. It lets you focus on specific English skills
and your overall communication skills.
Intensive English ............................ $895
20 classroom hours/week
4-week Term
The Intensive English + Volunteer program lets you practice your English in the real world,
Intensive English + Volunteer .......... $920
21 classroom hours/week
volunteering at local events.
4-week Term
Intensive English + TOEFL iBT ....... $1020
The Intensive English + TOEFL iBT program lets you focus on both specific English skills and your
overall communication, as well as help you develop TOEFL iBT strategies, vocabulary and self-study skills.
One-time Book Fee of $30
Intensive English + IELTS .............. $1020
The Intensive English + IELTS program lets you focus on both specific English skills and your overall
communication, as well as help you develop IELTS strategies, vocabulary and self-study skills.
One-time Book Fee of $35
Intensive English + TOEIC ............. $1020
The Intensive English + TOEIC program lets you focus on both specific English skills and your overall
communication, as well as help you develop TOEIC strategies, vocabulary and self-study skills.
One-time Book Fee of $35
Academic English............................ $995
The Academic English program will help high-intermediate to high level students learn college-level
vocabulary and grammar, as well as introduce you to a variety of academic topics.
One-time Book Fee of $75
Academic English + TOEFL iBT ...... $1120
The Academic English + TOEFL iBT program will help high-intermediate to high level students learn
learn college-level vocabulary and grammar. It will help you develop TOEFL iBT strategies, vocabulary and
self-study skills. One-time Book Fee of $105
Academic English + IELTS ............. $1120
The Academic English + IELTS program will help high-intermediate to high level students learn college
-level vocabulary and grammar. It will help you develop IELTS strategies, vocabulary and self-study skills.
One-time Book Fee of $110
Academic English + TOEIC ............ $1120
The Academic English + TOEIC program will help high-intermediate to high level students learn
college-level vocabulary and grammar. It will help you develop TOEIC strategies, vocabulary and self-study
skills. One-time Book Fee of $110
25 classroom hours/week
25 classroom hours/week
25 classroom hours/week
20 classroom hours/week
25 classroom hours/week
25 classroom hours/week
25 classroom hours/week
4-week Term
4-week Term
4-week Term
4-week Term
4-week Term
4-week Term
4-week Term
English Programs for tourist visa & visa waiver Students
Add a Test-Preparation class to your Semi-Intensive Program!
These programs let you improve your English and maintain your visa status
Semi-Intensive English .................... $850
Add TOEFL iBT Preparation ......... +$125
Semi-Intensive English + Volunteer.. $875
Add IELTS Preparation ................ +$125
16-17 classroom hours/week
17 classroom hours/week
4-week Term
4-week Term
5 extra classroom hours/week
One-time Book Fee of $30
5 extra classroom hours/week
One-time Book Fee of $35
4-week Term
4-week Term
Add TOEIC Preparation............... +$125
5 extra classroom hours/week
One-time Book Fee of $35
Payment Options
Cash
Credit Card
Check
Travelers Check
Wire
PayPal
4-week Term
Save money on tuition!
Receive a 5% DISCOUNT on tuition
when you pay for at least
2 terms (8 study-weeks) at one time!
Portland English Language Academy • 425 SW Washington Portland, Oregon 97204 U.S.A.
Phone: 503-226-1656 • Fax: 503-226-1244 • Email: [email protected] • Web: www.PortlandEnglish.edu
HOW TO APPLY
Applying to PELA is easy!
TO APPLY AS A
NEW F-1 STUDENT
Provide the following to make your I-20:
 School Application Form (online or paper)
 $35 School Application Fee
 Copy of Passport
 Bank Statement or Financial Guarantee
 Express Mail Fee (varies by country, contact
PELA for fee information)
TO APPLY AS A
NON F-1 STUDENT
Provide the following:
 School Application Form (online or paper)
 $35 School Application Fee
 Copy of Passport
TO TRANSFER TO PELA
FROM ANOTHER SCHOOL
Provide the following to transfer your I-20:
 School Application Form (online or paper)
 $35 School Application Fee
 Copy of Passport
 Bank Statement or Financial Guarantee
 Transfer Request Form (to be completed by
your current school)
HOUSING OPTIONS
Please note that housing placement is not guaranteed. We require payment of all the required housing fees and receipt of the students arrival
information before we begin the housing placement process. Housing placement can take between 2 to 3 weeks. Please apply for housing as
early as possible for the best chance of being placed.
For questions regarding housing, visit the PELA website or email [email protected] for more information.
2015 Housing Fees
HOUSING PLACEMENT FEE ....................... $125
Required for all placements. Not Refundable.
AIRPORT PICK-UP FEE................................. $25
Required for all Homestay placements. Refundable.
HOUSING DEPOSIT ................................... $300
Required for all placements. Applied to first month of Homestay
rent or to the Security Deposit & Upkeep Fee for the Student
House. Refundable if homestay is canceled 15 days before
arrival to Portland.
Housing Option #1: HOMESTAY
HOMESTAY RENT ..................................... $650
Per Month (includes 2 meals per day)
Housing Option #2: STUDENT HOUSE
ROOM + UTILITIES ................................... $670
Per Month (add $25/month if staying less than 3 months)
SECURITY + KEY DEPOSIT......................................... $250
100% Refundable at move out.
UPKEEP FEE ..............................................................$50
One-time fee. Not Refundable.
Portland English Language Academy • 425 SW Washington Portland, Oregon 97204 U.S.A.
Phone: 503-226-1656 • Fax: 503-226-1244 • Email: [email protected] • Web: www.PortlandEnglish.edu
Date you want to begin
studying at PELA
Please see Page 1 for a list of Start Dates
(Month/Day/Year)
What program
do you want?
F-1 visa status programs
SCHOOL APPLICATION FORM
Intensive English
□ Intensive English
□ Intensive English+Volunteer
□ Intensive English+TOEFL
□ Intensive English+IELTS
□ Intensive English+TOEIC
FIRST NAME:
FAMILY NAME:
IMPORTANT: PLEASE WRITE YOUR NAME EXACTLY HOW IT APPEARS ON YOUR PASSPORT
Email Address:
Gender: □ Male □ Female
Birth Date:
Country of Passport:
Phone Number:
PHONE # REQUIRED TO MAIL I-20 DOCUMENTS
MAILING ADDRESS (Required to send I-20 documents)
Academic English
(Month/Day/Year)
Address in your Home Country
□ Academic English
□ Academic English+TOEFL
□ Academic English+IELTS
□ Academic English+TOEIC
Non-F-1 visa status programs
Semi-Intensive English
VISA INFORMATION
What is your Visa Type?
□ Student
□ VISITOR
□ Visa Waiver
□ OTHER
□ Semi-Intensive English
□ Semi-Intensive English+Volunteer
Do you have an entry visa now?
□ YES
□ NO
If “YES”, when does it expire?
Semi-Intensive Add-on Courses
(Month/Day/Year)
Are you transferring from another school in the United States?
□ YES, Name of School:
□ NO
□ TOEFL
□ IELTS
□ TOEIC
HOUSING APPLICATION
IMPORTANT HOUSING INFORMATION: To apply for housing, answer all questions below. PLEASE NOTE: housing placement is NOT guaranteed.
All required housing fees and the applicant’s flight information MUST be received BEFORE we begin the housing placement process. It usually takes 2-3
weeks to complete the housing placement process. For the best chance of placement, apply at least 6 weeks prior to your Start Date.
Homestay Placement Questionnaire
1. Which type of housing do you want?
□ Homestay
□ Student House
2. If you your choice is “Student House”, are
you okay with a Homestay if no room is
available in the Student House?
□ Yes
□ No
Number of MONTHS
you want housing
Can you live with:
young children?
dog?
cat?
vegetarian family?
□ Yes
□ Yes
□ Yes
□ Yes
□ No
□ No
□ No
□ No
Do you smoke?
□ Yes
□ No
How would you like to spend most of your time?
□ With Host Family
□ With Friends
□ Alone
What are your interests?
Are you allergic to anything?
Do you have any medical problems?
Portland English Language Academy • 425 SW Washington Portland, Oregon 97204 U.S.A.
Phone: 503-226-1656 • Fax: 503-226-1244 • Email: [email protected] • Web: www.PortlandEnglish.edu