Portland Community College | Portland, Oregon

Where do you offer Spanish GED® classes?

GED® classes in Spanish are offered from the following locations and modes of instruction:

• Cascade Campus
  • Teaching mode: in person
  • 9-11:50am, Tuesday and Thursday, Advanced Reading and Writing and Social Studies
• Women’s Forward Center
  • Teaching mode: in person
  • 6-8:50pm, Tuesday and Thursday, Math 1
• Southeast Campus
  • Teaching mode: synchronous remote
  • 6-8:50pm, Tuesday and Thursday, Fundamentals of Math 2 and Science
• Willow Creek Opportunity Center
  • Teaching mode: in-person and/or synchronous remote
    • 9-11:50am, Tuesday and Thursday, Fundamentals of Math 2 and Science
  • Teaching mode: synchronous remote
    • 6-8:50pm, Monday and Wednesday, Advanced Reading and Writing and Social Studies
    • 6-8:50pm, Tuesday and Thursday, Fundamentals of Math 2 and Science

What are GED® classes like in Spanish?

Portland Community College’s Spanish-language GED® program is set up with two classes; each class studies two subjects as detailed:

• Fundamentals of Advanced Mathematics 2; study the subjects of Math 2 and Science.
• Advanced Integrated Reading and Writing; study Social Studies and Language Arts.
• Foundations of Mathematics 1; this class is for those who need to study math from scratch.

How much do GED® classes in Spanish cost?

• Each GED® class in Spanish costs $81.80 per quarter per class.
• If the student decides to take both classes, they would pay double $163.60 per quarter.

What are the teaching modalities of the GED® program in Spanish?

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.
    • Download Zoom
  • We also recommend that the student download the Google Chrome search engine from the PCC website and install it on their device.
    • Google Chrome
    • For people with disabilities

How do I register for GED® classes in Spanish?

Due to COVID-19 regulations, regulations, an entrance exam is not required to be accepted into the Spanish GED® program.

1. 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.
2. 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:
   • Set up your student account – MyPCC.
   • Complete your virtual orientation – orientation for new students.
   • Register for the required class – register for classes.

How do I pay for my GED® classes in Spanish?

• Online:
  1. Log in to MyPCC.
  2. Select the “pay for college” tab.
  3. 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

Are GED® classes in Spanish available online on a regular basis?

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.

How can I take the Spanish GED® exams?

To take any GED® test, each applicant must:

• Have a personal email, this will be your username for your ged.com/es account.
• To register with ged.com, you can go to this link ged.com/es.
• Be prepared for the basic concepts of each subject.
• Familiarize yourself with and navigate the GED® site in Spanish:
• See the available resources and teaching materials for each subject.
• Make appointments (online) to take the tests.
• Take practice tests for each subject; GED® ready, current cost $6.99 each.
• Pay using a debit or credit card
• Use your voucher code (if you have one)
• To take their official exams, there are four exams that the applicant must pass:
  • Reading and Writing are now combined into a single exam.
  • Social studies
  • Sciences
  • Mathematics

Each exam can be paid separately and the cost of each test in Oregon is $44.

How do I schedule exam appointments at ged.com?

• 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.
    • At this link, you can familiarize yourself with our PCC Testing Centers.
    • 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.

How long will it take to be ready to take the GED® test?

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.
• Student’s daily living environment, etc.

Is there a difference in the GED® diploma if I take the GED® test in Spanish?

• There is no difference between the two versions.
• 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.

Are there books and courses available online to study GED® in Spanish?

Currently, in the program we use OER, Open Educational Resources, as a source for all the didactic material used in our classes.

What resources does PCC’s Spanish GED® program offer?

• 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.

Questions? We will be happy to help you!

For help, doubts, clarifications, or any additional information, call:

• Spanish GED® program coordinator: 971-722-6219
• Hillsboro ESOL/GED® counseling: 971-722-6817