ENGLISH PROGRAM
Being well-versed in English is critical to accessing higher education and employment. Our English Program matches students (adult and youth) with tutors, providing a detailed curriculum and personalized training to ensure success.
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How It Works

1
Match
Once selected, students and tutors are matched based on their language abilities, age, gender and interests.
2
Train
Tutors undergo intensive, two-week training on the different crises, working with impacted persons and language pedagogies.
3
Learn
Matched pairs meet on a platform that works for them for 1.5-hour weekly sessions for 18 weeks, using a custom, four-level curriculum.
4
Grow
Tutors and staff assist students in preparing a CV and a personal statement, and also assist them in accessing professional development webinars.
5
Apply
The C1 semester two students will be preparing to take the Duolingo test at the end of the semester.
A Language to Open International Doors
The English language is a medium for students and tutors alike to learn about each other, the cultures they come from and the impact of current events on their lives. Our lessons promote cross-cultural exchanges that go beyond the screen, fostering relationships and deeper compassion for those across the globe.
Program Impact
Our surveys show high levels of English mastery and satisfaction among our participants.

Language Preparedness
73% of students felt prepared to use English in a university or work setting.

*127 student responses
Two-Way Learning
Nearly all of our tutors said the Syrian Crisis felt closer to home after tutoring a student.

*79 tutor responses
Program Growth
We've grown to serve hundreds of students each semester.
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Veteran Tutors
More than half of our tutors stay for more than a term. Here are some of our tutors who have dedicated over 60 hours of volunteering to Paper Airplanes students! Click on their photos to learn more about their experiences.

ENGLISH PROGRAM

ENGLISH PROGRAM

Being well-versed in English is critical to accessing higher education and employment. Our English Program matches students (adult and youth) with tutors, providing a detailed curriculum and personalized training to ensure success.

Being well-versed in English is critical to accessing higher education and employment. Our English Program matches students (adult and youth) with tutors, providing a detailed curriculum and personalized training to ensure success.

English Program Brochure

English Program Brochure

How It Works

How It Works

Match

Match

Train

Train

Learn

Learn

Grow

Grow

Apply

Apply

A Language to Open International Doors

A Language to Open International Doors

Program Impact

Program Impact

Our surveys show high levels of English mastery and satisfaction among our participants.

Our surveys show high levels of English mastery and satisfaction among our participants.

Language Preparedness

Language Preparedness

Two-Way Learning

Two-Way Learning

Program Growth

Program Growth

FAQs

FAQs

Veteran TutorsMore than half of our tutors stay for more than a term. Here are some of our tutors who have dedicated over 60 hours of volunteering to Paper Airplanes students! Click on their photos to learn more about their experiences.

Veteran Tutors

More than half of our tutors stay for more than a term. Here are some of our tutors who have dedicated over 60 hours of volunteering to Paper Airplanes students! Click on their photos to learn more about their experiences.

Veteran Tutors
More than half of our tutors stay for more than a term. Here are some of our tutors who have dedicated over 60 hours of volunteering to Paper Airplanes students! Click on their photos to learn more about their experiences.