Homestays are carefully selected and offer students the opportunity to learn more about the local culture in a comfortable setting while studying English in Portland. These homes are often between 25 - 50 minutes away from the school by public transport. Families usually offer affordable meal plans that allow you to sample the local cuisine. If you have special requests or diet restrictions (because of religion or health reasons), please let us know in advance. Your housing starts on the Sunday before your first day of class and ends on the Saturday after your last day of class, unless otherwise noted. Learn more about homestay housing
Homestay accommodation is ideal for students who want to immerse themselves in a different culture. Sharing meals with your hosts every day, you'll benefit from speaking English in relaxed, natural situations outside of your English course. This accommodation is for the academic year/semester course only.
Homestay accommodation is ideal for students who want to immerse themselves in a different culture. Sharing meals with your hosts every day, you'll benefit from speaking English in relaxed, natural situations outside of your English course. This accommodation is for the academic year/semester course only.
It is possible to live in a rented apartment during your study in Portland, but this tends to be more expensive. provides some assistance with apartment rentals or you can rent an apartment on your own. Learn more about apartment housing
Completed in 1999, the Goose Hollow Plaza offers contemporary living in one-bedroom apartments. Large bedrooms, suites, internet and exercise facilities make this a great location. Adjacent to the plaza is Goose Hollow Tower, a 16 story structure that features breathtaking views of the Portland cityscape, Mt. Hood, and Mt. St. Helens. The baseball stadium and beautiful Washington Park are a few short blocks away. Both buildings are equipped with free basic internet. Goose Hollow residents live in a true student environment. All residents attend one of the various schools in the Portland area. Kaplan students will enjoy meeting students from across the USA and the world. For students interested in making friends in the USA, this residence is ideal.