PIA offers exciting group courses that allow students to study English and experience life in the US. Study options include Experience America and Short-term English. Experience America is an English and culture course that helps students improve their language skills and explore local culture. Short-term English is a customizable course that can be designed to meet students’ interests and academic needs.
Experience America
- 3- or 4-week interactive culture and language course
- Field trips to cultural sites
- Communication-focused English classes
- Volunteer experiences
Example Summer Schedule: Experience America, Week 2
| Saturday | Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
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Optional Activity: Seattle Trip
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Optional Activity: Seattle Trip
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ESL Class Optional Activity: Bowling and Pizza |
ESL Class Optional Activity: Outlet Shopping |
Volunteering |
ESL Class Optional Activity: Oregon Zoo and Rose Garden |
Action Project: Urban and Suburban Lifestyles |
Check out the brochure for a previous course!
Short-term English Group Courses
- 1 to 4 weeks
- Customized to group’s interest
- Can include a mix of English classes and field trips
- Topics can include one to four focus areas
- Survival English
- Conversation Skills
- U.S. Culture
- U.S. Academics
Contact PIA at info@piaschools.edu to design a course for your group!
Example Schedules: Customizable Short-term English group courses
Conversation Skills and U.S. Culture
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | |
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Mornings
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ESL Class
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ESL Class
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ESL Class
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ESL Class
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ESL Class
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Afternoons
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Visit local police and fire departments
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Trip to local high school
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Volunteer at nonprofit organization helping local children
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Shopping outing
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Explore downtown Portland and practice English conversation
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U.S. Culture and U.S. Academics
Focus on Debate and Writing
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | |
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Mornings
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ESL Class
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ESL Class
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Study Hall
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ESL Class
| Learn about science and technology at OMSI |
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Afternoons
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ESL Class
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ESL Class
| Volunteering with high school students | ESL Class | Relax and play games at a local park |