• ENGLISH PROGRAM

  • English Program Brochure

  • How It Works

    1

    Train

    Tutors undergo basic training on Paper Airplanes policies, as well as how to work with individuals affected by conflict and practice appropriate safeguarding techniques to ensure students’ safety.

    2

    Match

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

    3

    Learn

    Matched pairs meet on a mutually agreed platform for a 90-minute session once a week for 18 weeks using a custom four-level curriculum.

    4

    Grow

    Tutors and staff help students prepare a résumé/CV, write a personal statement, and attend professional development webinars.

    5

    Apply

    Our students apply their acquired skills in real-world scenarios, such as in the workplace or academic settings.

  • What We Do

    The English program has two sub-programs

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    One-on-One Sessions

    Our One-on-One program provides a personalized and structured learning experience by carefully matching each student with a dedicated tutor. Over the course of 18 weeks, students engage in weekly sessions with native or fluent English-speaking tutors, ensuring individualized support tailored to their specific goals. These sessions go beyond test preparation for IELTS and TOEFL—they help students develop essential communication skills, including professional email writing, everyday conversation, and academic language proficiency.

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    Speaking Classes

    In addition to our One-on-One sessions, we offer interactive Speaking Classes that bring together small groups of three to five students with an experienced instructor. These sessions focus on real-life conversations, helping students build confidence, sharpen their communication skills, and navigate diverse situations with clarity and ease.By moving beyond traditional learning methods, we create a dynamic, immersive environment where students not only prepare for exams but also develop the practical language skills needed to thrive in academic, professional, and everyday settings.

  • Seamless Learning: It's All Online!

    Both the personalized 1:1 tutorials and the speaking classes take place virtually. Students and tutors collaborate to schedule sessions at their preferred time using a platform of their choice. Our dedicated facilitators and program team maintain weekly check-ins to ensure attendance and monitor progress. We believe in accountability; to foster an optimal learning environment, if either party misses three sessions, we facilitate a seamless rematch to keep the momentum going. It’s all about making language learning flexible, effective, and tailored to individual needs.

  • Empowering Numbers: A Snapshot of Our Impact

    In 2025, we were incredibly humbled by the overwhelming response to our English Program; we receive a staggering 4,343 applications. From this, we proudly welcomed 1012 students into our vibrant community.

    Chart 1 shows student proficiency levels in the Spring and Fall of 2025. Many new students join the program in Spring, so beginner levels are higher at that time. As these students continue learning, they move up to intermediate and upper-intermediate levels in later semesters. This causes beginner levels to decrease in the Fall, while higher levels grow, showing that students are steadily progressing through the program.

  • Global Impact, Local Commitment

    Our success story in 2025 involved around 1192 tutors from around the world, contributing to both 1:1 sessions and speaking classes. What’s more, a significant number of these dedicated educators are eager to return for the next semester. Their commitment underscores the global collaboration that defines our English Program.

  • Be a Catalyst for Change: Join Our Global Community!

    We’re on the lookout for dedicated and passionate tutors from around the world to partner with us by contributing to our English Program’s success. If you're ready to make a positive impact, volunteer your expertise, and become a part of our dynamic community, take the leap and explore how you can join us. Visit the “Join Us” page now and be a driving force in shaping language education globally. Your commitment matters, and together, we can create meaningful linguistic experiences.

  • English Program Curriculum

    Read on to understand how our English program curriculum was designed to meet the needs of our students.

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    FAQs

  • 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.

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