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Information about Portland
Why Portland? Portland is a city with many nicknames, among them: The City of Roses or Beervana - thanks to its many rose gardens and large number of breweries. Today, with 28 breweries within the city, Portland is home to more breweries than any other city in the country, and possibly the world. Oregon's largest city is one of the USA's fastest growing cities, a magnet for young artists and also one of two U.S. cities containing an extinct volcano!
Key Facts about Portland
Population:
653,000
Elevation: 12 m. above sea level
Time zone: +2h. (GMT -8)
Region: Oregon, Multnomah County
Currency: USD
Visa: Nationals from USA do not require a visa for travelling to USA and attending a language course. Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.
Visa requirements data last updated on 01 Dec. 2022 (Source)
For the most up-to-date visa information please consult with the embassy or consulate of USA in your country. List of embassies and consulates of USA on the official website - U.S. Department of State - Bureau of Consular Affairs.
Cost of Living:
* 100 = prices in New York
- Price index excluding rent: 78* (22% cheaper than New York)
- Price index including rent: 65* (35% cheaper than New York)
- Price index food only:77* (23% cheaper than New York)
Mains electricity:
- Residential voltage: 120 V
- Frequency: 60 Hz
What to do in Portland
Portland Museum of Art

Fort Williams Park

Victoria Mansion

Old Port

West End

Portland Head Light

FAQ about courses in Portland
- What are the costs of living in Portland?The student price index in Portland is 77.97. For details check the city's cost of living section.What type of business English courses are offered in Portland?In Portland the following courses are offered specifically for business English: Business English Private.Do schools in Portland offer courses to prepare for English exams? Which exams?Schools in Portland offer specific preparation courses for the following exams: TOEFL, TOEIC, Cambridge First, Cambridge Advanced, Cambridge Proficiency, IELTS.How much is the cheapest English course in Portland?427US$ for 1 weeks is the lowest price for an English course in Portland. The average cost of a language course in Portland is 279US$ per week.My child is in seventh grade and wants to book a language school in Portland during the summer vacation.“Select "Children and Teenager English Camps" from the course type at the top of the Portland City page and click on "Calculate, Price Comparison" to see all junior programmes in Portland.
You can select a course for your child based on the age range indicated in the course name. Click on the school name to enter the school page to view the details of the course.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.”Susan Wang, Language Travel Consultant Chinese from LanguageCourse.Net - Mar 10, 2023Didn't find what you are looking for?Interested in a specific type of course? See our reviews of English courses & camps for teenager and children in Portland or other 12 different English course types in Portland.Interested in language travel to other cities? Have a look at English language schools in other cities in USA such as Asheville, Atlanta, Austin, Aventura, Boca Raton ..., Boston, Celebration, Chicago, Cincinnati, Columbia, Daytona Beach, El Paso, Elizabeth, Fort Lauderdale, Greensboro, Greenville, Hallandale Beach, Honolulu, Houston, Huntington Beach, Jersey City, Long Branch, Los Angeles, Madison, Malibu, Melbourne FL, Miami, Miami Beach, Minneapolis, Mission Viejo, Monterey Park, Nashville , New Haven, New York, Orlando, Philadelphia, Rosemead, Salt Lake City, San Diego, San Francisco, Santa Barbara, Santa Clarita, Santa Monica, Seattle, St Petersburg FL , Tampa, Union, Washington DC, Weston or see our list of all schools in USA. You may also want to consult options outside USA for learning English.Show more