Global Student Success and the International Tutoring Center are dedicated to providing international and multilingual students, scholars, faculty, and staff with comprehensive English language and academic support. Sessions are offered in a one-on-one format in Boston and online. Group conversation tutorials are also available.
Tutoring sessions are student-centered, meaning students can specify the type of help they’re looking for when booking an appointment. They can then choose a professional tutor who specializes in their area of need.
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International Tutoring Center is now using Penji, for scheduling and managing tutoring sessions and course workshops. We will no longer be using WC Online in 2025.
Creating an Account on Penji
- Go to the Penji website: https://web.penjiapp.com/ or download the Penji app: https://www.penjiapp.com/.
- Click on “Sign up” and using your Northeastern email address.
- Enter your NU email and NU Password and login.
Booking Appointments
- Chose “Learn” click next.
- Chose “Schedule a 50 minute appointment” or “Join a Group session”.
- Select a time on the schedule and choose a tutor from the available options.
- Tutors can help you with:
- Conversation, including pronunciation
- Career preparation, including cover letters, resumes, and mock interviews
- Presentation skills, including slides and timing
- Reading
- Writing, including planning, organization, grammar, and citations