Multilingual Students

Multilingual Writing Support

Schedule a Writing Center appointment now.

One-on-one writing support is available for multilingual students. If English is not your home or first language and you would like additional support on a particular writing assignment or building your writing skills in general, specially trained tutors are available to meet with you.

Writing Studio for Multilingual Students

Writing Studio for Multilingual Students (GES103/GES203) supports students in building their writing skills and confidence. This one-credit course focuses on the knowledge and skills necessary for successful college-level academic research and writing in the U.S.. Instruction is tailored to multilingual students (international or immigrant students from non-English-speaking backgrounds). Students can register through the first couple weeks of class by contacting the Laura Elias, Multilingual Academic Support Coordinator.

Advanced Writing Studio for Multilingual Studnets (GES355) is a one-credit Fall semester course that students can take in conjunction with a class that requires substantial writing and research, including a formal research paper that synthesizes information from a variety of properly documented sources. Students can register through the first few weeks of the Fall semester by contacting the Laura Elias, Multilingual Academic Support Coordinator.

Testing Support

Testing support options may be available for multilingual students through the Academic Enrichment & Support Center (AESC). Schedule an appointment with Laura Elias, the Multilingual Academic Support Coordinator.

Language Credits

You may be eligible for up to 8 language credits to reflect your achievement of National Foreign Language Standards (NFLS). Please contact the Language Testing Coordinator, to set up an appointment (language-testing@bethel.edu). The Coordinator will determine to what extent you meet the NFLS criteria and assign credits as appropriate.

Free ESL Courses Nearby

The Minnesota Literacy Council can help you locate free ESL courses near you. Some are available with child care and some are offered online for convenient access.

Help Sessions and Tutor Labs

Subject-specific support is also available through

Individual Tutoring

If you’re struggling with assignments, studying or understanding course concepts, you can apply for individual peer tutoring.

Tutors provide one-on-one assistance for your course, 2 hours per week. Tutors are Bethel students who have completed the course for which they tutor. Students working with individual tutors complete coursework before tutoring sessions, then meet with their tutors to review, clarify and solidify their knowledge.