One of Portland Community College’s primary commitments is to contribute to the development and empowerment of all social groups in our community, which includes our Latino community. With that firm purpose, we offer the GED® in Spanish program, which gives our Spanish-speaking students the possibility of obtaining the necessary level of knowledge in the four subjects to be evaluated and being able to take their official GED® exams. All GED® diploma applicants have the option of being able to take the tests in the language of their choice, either Spanish or English.
The Spanish GED® program offers classes in Washington County and Southeast Portland. These classes help the student obtain the level of education and skills required to be able to take their official GED® tests in Spanish.
Due to the health measures adopted by COVID-19, the program currently offers classes in two modes of teaching; in-person and online in synchronous remote mode.
All our classes are taught in Spanish.
Most employers and training programs, colleges, and universities accept the GED® certificate as an equivalency to the high school or baccalaureate certificate.
To register for the GED® program in Spanish, it is not required for the student to take an entrance exam; neither reading, mathematics, or CASAS exam. For the Spanish version, none of these exams are required.
The PCC Department of Adult Education’s Spanish GED® program is a non-credit program.
Class fees range from $37 to $158. See costs for current classes in the class description.
Classes focus on teaching basic skills in the subjects of social studies, language arts, science, and math.
These classes help you gain the skills level needed to take the official GED® tests in Spanish.
Classes are open to anyone over the age of 16.
If you are 16 or 17 years old, you need to obtain official authorization from your high school, release letter in English. You must submit it to the admissions office of the campus near your current residence before enrolling in classes.
If you are between the ages of 16 and 20, you may qualify for the Yes to College Program.
During the spring 2024 term, we will offer classes in two modes of instruction:
In-person: the student must attend in person at the time and place designated for each class.
Remote synchronous: through the Internet, the student using their electronic device (computer, tablet, or cell phone) participates in the classes at the times and days assigned to the class in which they have registered.
It is recommended that the student download the Zoom app from the PCC website and install it on their device.
Due to COVID-19 regulations, regulations, an entrance exam is not required to be accepted into the Spanish GED® program.
Apply to PCC
Complete the admissions process to obtain your PCC student number (G#). To find out how to complete your PCC admission process watch this video, remember to turn on the Spanish subtitles. If after watching the video, you still need help with the application, please contact the Spanish GED® program at 971-722-6219 or program counseling at 971-722-6817.
Once you obtain your PCC student number (G#), you must contact the Spanish GED® program’s coordinator at 971-722-6219 or program counseling at 971-722-6817. There they will help you with the steps you need to take:
Select the “view my bill PCC-Pay” link below your balance and follow the instructions to pay by credit or debit card.
Mail: Send a completed registration and payment form (credit card or check information) to:
Portland Community College
PO Box 19000 Portland OR 97280-0990
Phone: Call 971-722-8888 and choose option 3 from the menu.
In-person: At any campus of the College, go to the Student Services Building. Offices are located on the Cascade, Sylvania, Rock Creek, and Southeast Campuses.
If you are struggling with the above options: You can mail your payment to the following address using a check or money order with your student number written on the payment, direct it to:
Portland Community College
Student Account Services (SY CC 210)
PO Box 19000 Portland, OR 97280-0990
Due to the health regulations caused by COVID-19, GED® classes in Spanish are currently being offered virtually, in remote synchronous mode – that is, the student using their electronic device (computer, tablet, or cell phone) participate in the classes at the times and days assigned to the class in which they have registered.
Each student in their ged.com account can schedule:
Practice tests, known in English as GED® ready practice test
Official examination in face-to-face mode at the test centers enabled with the necessary health measures, or
The computer-based test from home, known as the online proctored test, if the student meets the technical and security requirements required by ged.com.
We encourage our students to take the in-person exams at our PCC Testing Centers.
Willow Creek Center, 241 SW Edgeway Drive, Beaverton, OR 97006.
Cascade Campus, 705 N Killingsworth St, Portland, OR 97217.
These testing centers are accessible by appointment through your ged.com account .
It is very important that you understand the policies for changing or canceling exam appointments. This information will be included in a confirmation email that you will receive after you make your appointment. Any refund must be requested at least 24 hours prior to the appointment. For changes or cancellations, you should contact Pearson VUE Customer Service or call 1-877-392-6433, not the PCC Testing Center. Select the following link to find the nearest Test Center available during the pandemic: GED®/Oregon test centers report.
Each student is unique and preparation time varies from student to student. Achieving the level to take the GED® tests depends on many factors, among which we can point out:
The level of schooling.
The student’s level of commitment to their goal.
Each student’s learning mode.
Time management technique.
Level of responsibility of each student
Discipline and dedication of the student to study daily.
Upon passing their exams, the student receives a GED® diploma entirely in English. It doesn’t matter in what language you took your exams. The diploma does not indicate in which language the student took the exam.
Students who receive SNAP, DHS assistance, or are victims of domestic violence can claim a tuition waiver, known as fee waivers.
Registered students who maintain 80% class attendance receive:
Vouchers for practice exams in the subject in which they are prepared.
Once they pass the practice exam, the student is given the voucher for the official exam.
Students who pass all four exams while enrolled in our PCC Spanish GED® program are eligible to receive a scholarship of up to $1000 in credit classes.
The student will be able to claim this scholarship in a period of one year, which is valid from the date on which they pass their official GED® exams.
Those credits must be taken in two quarters, within a school year.
For more information and details about this program, contact the Spanish GED® coordinator at 971-722-6219.
For help, doubts, clarifications, or any additional information, call:
Spanish GED® program coordinator: 971-722-6219
Hillsboro ESOL/GED® counseling: 971-722-6817
GED® is a registered trademark of the American Council on Education and may not be used without permission. The GED® and GED Testing Service® brands are administered by GED Testing Service LLC under license.
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