The Office of International Services offers several programs that pair international students with native English speaking students and tutors to help develop critical English speaking and writing skills. For help with these services, contact OIS.
International and domestic students can also benefit from one-on-one writing tutorials through Writing Tutorial Services.
See below for details on what services are available and how to get started.
The Office of International Services offers online and in-person one-on-one language practice. Participants are partnered with a native English speaker who also wants to learn your primary language.
The Office of International Services offers English tutorials for second language students. No reservation necessary, simply attend the Practical English Tutorials on Tuesdays/Thursdays at 6p in the Ferguson International Center 423.
Writing Tutorial Services offers one-on-one tutoring in-person and on Zoom for introductory writing courses, intensive writing courses, and writing in specific subjects.
If your course doesn't offer tutoring, consider contacting your instructor or the department for more tutoring options as well as office hours. For more general support with academics, you may be interested in these general academic support options below.
Meet with a peer academic coach to learn about study skills, how to be successful in your first few semesters, and how to use IU resources to thrive in your courses.
Learn moreEarn credit alongside your peers while working with trained instructors to develop academic skills and feel more comfortable on campus.
Learn more