About Us

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.

ESL + Volunteer

Study English as you do VOLUNTEER work in the local community.
Combines studying English with a unique opportunity to practice what you learn.

  • Quickly improve your English Communication and Conversation skills. 
  • Gain confidence speaking English with ordinary Americans everyday.
  • Experience American life-styles and daily culture.
  • Increase your English skills in Listening, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary, Grammar & Pronunciation.
  • Learn job skills and get work experience.

    Required Weekly Activities

  • 11 Hours of CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION
  • 3 Hours Study in the LANGUAGE LAB 
  • 4 Hours of VOLUNTEERING
  • 1 Hour VOLUNTEER/INTERNSHIP CULTURE CLASS
  • 4 Hours of ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES: Your choice from the list on the below.


    Additional Weekly Activities (no extra cost)

  • Additional VOLUNTEERING (4+ Hours) 
  • TOEFL INSTRUCTION (2 Hours)
  • CONVERSATION PARTNER (1 Hour)
  • OBSERVING Everest College Classes (4-8 Hours)
  • DISCOVERY OUTINGS (1 Hour)

    TOTAL OF 23-31 HOURS PER WEEK

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