WPC HomeContact WPC

< >

 
Western Pacific College’s tuition costs are some of the most competitive compared to other ESL programs around the United States. By attending WPC, you get excellent value for your money! Living in Portland has many price levels for housing which makes it even more affordable to study English at Western Pacific College.

International Student Tuition Costs

 

1.         Standard English Program

Tuition: $2,385.00 per term

18-20 hours per week of in-class instruction, Multimedia lab available, Conversation Partner Program

Classes offered Monday-Thursday between 9:30 a.m. and 5 p.m.

            * 12 hours in core skills courses: Writing & Grammar, Reading & Vocabulary, Listening & Speaking

            * Writing & Conversation Workshops

            * 1 elective course

            * Internship/Community Service options available

            * 6 Levels of learning from Beginning/Literacy to Advanced

            * Program offered year round

            * Start date: any Monday

            * Minimum stay requirement: 2 full terms

 

2.       Intensive English Program (IEP)

Tuition: $2,985.00 per term

26 hours per week of in-class instruction, Multimedia lab available, Conversation Partner Program

            * 12 hours in core skills classes: Writing & Grammar, Reading & Vocabulary, Listening & Speaking

            * Writing & Conversation Workshops

            * Additional workshops & electives

            * Internship/Community Service options available

            * 6 Levels of learning from Beginning/Literacy to Advanced

            * Program offered year round

            * Start date: any Monday

            * Minimum stay requirement: 2 full terms

 

3.      Academic Preparation Program

Tuition: $3,285.00 per term

26 hours per week of in-class instruction, 4 hours TOEFL Prep, Multimedia lab available

            * 12 hours in core skills classes: Writing & Grammar, Reading & Vocabulary, Listening & Speaking

            * TOEFL Preparation Course

            * Internship/Community Service options available

            * 6 Levels of learning from Beginning/Literacy to Advanced

            * Program offered year round

            * Start date: any Monday

            * Minimum stay requirement: 2 full terms

           

4.      Premier English Program

Tuition: $4,590.00 per term

32 hours per week of in-class instruction, 4 hours TOEFL Prep, Multimedia lab available

Plus 4 hours of private or semi-private tutoring

            * 18 hours in core classes: Writing & Grammar, Reading & Vocabulary, Listening & Speaking

            * TOEFL Preparation Course

            * Internship/Community Service options available

            * 6 Levels of learning from Beginning/Literacy to Advanced

            * Program offered year round

            * Start date: any Monday

            * Minimum stay requirement: 2 full terms

            * 4 hours private or semi-private tutoring

 

 

The special tuition rate starts at $495.00/month for full-time international students

(F-1 Visa) in our Standard English Program.

 

  • Western Pacific College offers "Open Enrollment" which means you can start on any Monday during the term after taking a placement exam and paying one term's tuition.

                           Term Start Dates: September 24, 2007, January 7, 2008, April 7, 2008, July 7, 2008, September 22, 2008

 

Students may arrive any time during a term to audit, or start at the beginning for credit.

 

     


Tuition and Living Expenses

For International Students

Based on 12-Week Standard Program

 

 

Effective 01-07-2008


Description

Tuition & on-campus housing

Tuition & on-campus housing w/ meal plan

 

per month

per term

per month

per term

Tuition (Standard program)

$  795

$2,385

$  795

$2,385

Liability Insurance

$    30

$    90

$    30

$    90

Housing (1 bedroom + 1 bathroom)

$  695

$2,085

$  695

$2,085

Meals (Kitchens provided in on-campus housing)

$  200 (estimate)

$   600 (estimate)

$  595 (includes 2 meals daily, lunch & dinner)

$1,785 (includes 2 meals daily, lunch & dinner)

Books & Supplies

$  150 (estimate)

$   450 (estimate)

$  150 (estimate)

$   450 (estimate)

Materials & Technology Fees

$    51

$   153

$    51

$   153

Activities Fee $    45 $  140 $    45 $  140
Student Services Fee $    30 $    90 $    30 $    90

Estimated cost

$1,951

$5,853

$2,346

$7,038

* Tuition, fees & policies are subject to change.


Other Fees

Description

Amount

International Processing Fees

$ 200.00*

FedEx Mailing Fee $  55.00**
Placement Test $  25.00

Home Stay Application Fee

$ 275.00

Credit Card Fee

3% of credit card charge

Wire Transfer Fee

$   25.00

Reprocessing Fee for postponed enrollment

$ 150.00

              *Students transferring from US schools pay $100.00 in processing fees.

              **Estimated cost, depending on location.

 

Drop/Add Policy: Students can request changes to their program or schedule, but to be eligible for a refund, changes must be requested within the first 3 days of beginning classes. $100 per class will be subtracted from any approved refund.

Students who add additional classes after the start of the term will be required to enroll in a customized program to accommodate their transition.


© Western Pacific College. 9237 SE Powell Blvd. Portland Oregon 97266 | Office Phone # 503-775-8983 | Fax # 503-775-4967
Site Map | News | Alumni | Privacy Policy | About WPC | Contact Us | WPC Home | Website Feedback