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    Connect. Learn. Soar.

    • Who We Are 
      • Our Story
      • Our Students
      • Our Staff
      • Our Board & Advisory Board
      • Media
      • Annual Reports
      • Join The Team
    • Our Programs 
      • English
      • English Program Curriculum
      • Women in Tech (WiT)
      • WiT Curriculum & Projects
      • Legacy
    • Student Info & Apply
    • Tutor or Volunteer With Us 
      • Tutor/Mentor Info & Apply
      • Volunteer Info & Apply
    • Partnership or Donor Inquiries 
      • Partner With Us
      • Our Donors
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      • Who We Are 
        • Our Story
        • Our Students
        • Our Staff
        • Our Board & Advisory Board
        • Media
        • Annual Reports
        • Join The Team
      • Our Programs 
        • English
        • English Program Curriculum
        • Women in Tech (WiT)
        • WiT Curriculum & Projects
        • Legacy
      • Student Info & Apply
      • Tutor or Volunteer With Us 
        • Tutor/Mentor Info & Apply
        • Volunteer Info & Apply
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      • 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.

      • FAQs

        Is there a set curriculum?

        How often do peer tutors and students meet?

        How are students assessed on compentency?

        How are tutors chosen?

        When do tutors meet their students?

      • 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.

        Andy Berman (Fall 2017)
        Besma Soltan (Fall 2017)
        Clare McLeod (Summer 2016)
        Lisa Swanson (Fall 2017)
        Viktoria Salikhova (Fall 2017)
        Clare Collins (Winter/Spring 2016)
        Radwan Al Khabbaz (Spring 2017)
        Lauren Rutherford (Summer 2017)
        Bianca Navia (Fall 2017)
        Theresa Brunker (Summer 2017)
        Tutoring for Paper Airplanes has been a truly rewarding experience.  Both the tutor training and the student curriculum are of the highest quality, designed to meet the unique needs of Syrian students across the globe.  However, beyond the lessons, it is the friendship and admiration I have gained through this experience that inspires me to continue along the Paper Airplanes journey!
        Nadya Sidki (Fall 2017)
        *Christina “Kit” Webber (Fall/Summer 2017)
        Susan Metheny (Fall 2017)
        Julia Pilkington (Fall 2016)
        Rannah Dabiri (Fall 2016)

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