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.

English Program Brochure

How It Works

Match

Once selected, students and tutors are matched based on their language abilities, age, gender and interests.

Train

Tutors undergo intensive, two-week training on the different crises, working with impacted persons and language pedagogies.

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.

Grow

Tutors and staff assist students in preparing a CV and a personal statement, and also assist them in accessing professional development webinars.

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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