Brown welcomes students from around the country and the world, and their diverse perspectives enrich our community. A suite of services is available to support students whose primary language is not English. International and multilingual students are encouraged to take advantage of these supports to enhance any aspect of their English use or cross-cultural communication.
The Harriet W. Sheridan Center for Teaching and Learning
English Language Support
Any member of the Brown community can request access to our self-guided English Language workshops.
During individual language appointments, we provide focused support and feedback on a wide range of topics including reading, writing, listening, speaking, and U.S. cultural norms.
The Conversation Partners Program aims to promote inclusion at Brown by pairing individuals with diverse language backgrounds for regular conversation in English and cultural exchange.
The Summer English Language Program (ELP) is a two-week pre-orientation program that aims to equip incoming international graduate students for whom English is not a primary language with the language skills to feel confident and successful in navigating their academic contexts.