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English Classes

Volunteer instructor and internationals in English class

All English Classes are open to Stanford international students, postdoctoral scholars, and their family members with intermediate to advanced English proficiency. The classes are taught by experienced volunteers.

Internationals:

English instruction volunteers with a student from the class

Students should register online with each teacher. Some classes are held at Bechtel International Center and some are on Zoom. The classes are free and students may take more than one class. Please arrange child care for babies.

How to participate

  • Schedule and registration information: Autumn 2026 Classes Schedule (PDF)
  • Begining students cannot be accommodated in these classes. Beginning students should contact one or more of these free Adult Education English programs:
    • Palo Alto area: 650-329-3752
    • Mountain View area: 650-940-1333
    • Menlo Park, Redwood City or Atherton areas: Sequoia Adult Ed at 650-306-8866.

Volunteers:

Volunteer English teachers attended a class on latest teaching techniques.

Several of the current English teachers are certified ESL teachers, but that is not a necessary requirement in order to teach at the Bechtel International Center. However, a prospective teacher should have experience in the teaching or training field and be comfortable leading a class.

Our teachers must also be sensitive to the challenges and culture differences our international students face.

How to participate

If you meet the above critieria, contact the English Classes chair.

For more information contact the English Classes chair.