English Tutoring Program
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About the Program
HRI's online tutoring program reaches students from the border villages of Armenia who are excited to learn English! In weekly sessions between our students and English tutors from around the world, we foster a close relationship between mentors and students and continuously work to create a safe community for everyone in our program.
The curriculum currently used in the program is based on Cambridge-published books designed for students of different ages and proficiency levels. The materials cover all key English language components and include level assessments, progress checks, and unit tests. Teachers use the online versions of the books, while students are provided with physical copies.
Currently, our program boasts 145 students from 31 villages in Armenia and Artsakh, who are paired one-on-one with 105 volunteer teachers. This hands-on approach allows teachers to adequately address the students' skill level and ensure progression. Tutors close each session with a formative assessment and assign independent practice to promote long-term understanding. In these weekly classes, an undeniable relationship is established between our students and volunteers abroad as we collectively promote an English-learning opportunity in each village virtually.
The curriculum currently used in the program is based on Cambridge-published books designed for students of different ages and proficiency levels. The materials cover all key English language components and include level assessments, progress checks, and unit tests. Teachers use the online versions of the books, while students are provided with physical copies.
Currently, our program boasts 145 students from 31 villages in Armenia and Artsakh, who are paired one-on-one with 105 volunteer teachers. This hands-on approach allows teachers to adequately address the students' skill level and ensure progression. Tutors close each session with a formative assessment and assign independent practice to promote long-term understanding. In these weekly classes, an undeniable relationship is established between our students and volunteers abroad as we collectively promote an English-learning opportunity in each village virtually.
Additional information on the program and its development can be found on the pages below:
Eligibility Criteria
Students must meet the following criteria to be eligible for the HRI English Program:
To serve as a volunteer teacher:
Applications for the the 2026-2027 academic year will open in Summer 2026.
- Live in border villages of Armenia.
- Have lived in rural communities of Artsakh.
- Study in grades 3–10.
- Agree to join English classes for 2 hours per week for at least one year.
- Have a phone and a stable internet connection.
To serve as a volunteer teacher:
- Be committed to remaining involved in the program for at least a year after the start of teaching.
- Join the 30-minute group Zoom sessions every Saturday (mornings US time, evenings Armenia time).
- Prepare for and hold at least one 1-hour online class every week using a computer (camera on, stable connection) and the online resources of the books.
- Attend the All-Teacher Mandatory Meetings at the end of September, January, and May each year.
- Knowledge of Armenian language is not necessary.
- No prior teaching experience required
- Training and curriculum are provided
Applications for the the 2026-2027 academic year will open in Summer 2026.
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