What started as a 4 week summer English course has blossomed into a community of dozens of learners.
One Student. One Teacher.
How It All Started
In May of 2022, an Afghan refugee asked her teacher for help creating an online English class to help the girls left behind. Without expertise or experience but encouraged by the desire to help, step by step they created something beautiful:
A place where girls and young women deprived of education and hope for their future could find themselves again.
Our Classes
Spring 2025 applications are now closed.
Spring Courses will run approx. Jan. 18-May 8, 2025 (with 1 week Eid break)
Basic English
Build basic skills from the ABCs up to basic grammar, reading, writing, and conversation.
Elementary English
Increase your foundation in grammar, vocabulary, conversation, reading & writing
Intermediate English
Continue your grammar competency
Increase your vocabulary
Advance your skills in conversation, reading, and writing
Upper-Intermediate English
Complete your grammar competency
Focus on advanced conversation, fundamental academic reading & writing
DuoLingo English Test Prep
Not Available Spring 2025
Prepare to take the DuoLingo English Proficiency Exam
Required: Must have a laptop or desktop computer and a valid passport or national ID
Advanced English/Literature
For Continuing Students Only
Advance your skills in reading, writing, and converse for use in an academic/professional environment
Focus on fluent communication, essay writing, school/college/professional prep
Advanced English vocabulary and grammar
Learn to read critically
Practice debate and techniques of discussion and civil discourse
Learn American-style academic writing
Give back! Qualified Advanced students are encouraged to volunteer-teach in lower-level AESOP courses.
Latin I
Fall Only
This Latin course will introduce students to the fundamental concepts of the Latin language and Ancient Roman history and culture.
Latin II
Spring Only
This Latin course will continue introducing students to the fundamental concepts of the Latin language and Ancient Roman history and culture.
Prerequisite: Latin I or equivalent
Pre-Algebra
This pre-algebra course is designed to provide students with foundational mathematical concepts and skills needed to succeed in algebra.
Prerequisite: Basic understanding of the 4 main arithmetical operations
Algebra I
This Latin course will continue introducing students to the fundamental concepts of the Latin language and Ancient Roman history and culture.
Prerequisite: Confidence with pre-algebra concepts
Geometry
Year-Long Course (Applications Open Summer 2025)
This geometry course introduces students to the study of shapes, their properties, and their relationships.
Prerequisite: Basic understanding of the 4 main arithmetical operations
Management & Leadership
This course helps students develop self-awareness and leadership skills through learning, feedback, and growth experiences, preparing them for future careers.
It also provides a basic understanding of how managers create and implement strategies, examining how factors like environment, structure, culture, tasks, and people are connected.
Drawing
Year-Long Course (Applications Open Summer 2025)
This class will focus on drawing techniques such as shading, perspective drawing and drawing still-life compositions. Students are expected to draw along with the instructor step by step during class time.
Students will be expected to submit a finished drawing each week.
Creativity and self expression are encouraged!
Required: Basic understanding of the 4 main arithmetical operations
Advanced AESOP scholars hold weekly calls with fluent English-speakers from around the world.
Phone Buddies Programs
More than just conversation practice, these talks raise international awareness of the situation in Afghanistan and connect Afghans with a caring and supportive international community.
News & Media
CBS News
Program at N.J. school allows Afghan girls to join English classes virtually
USA Today
The Taliban bars Afghan girls from school. Inside their secret classes with a teacher in the US.
Youth Today
Afghan student in U.S. starts remote learning program for women and girls back home
Our PBS News Spotlight
Learn how an NJ teacher offers English classes to Afghan girls
Meet Our Team
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Seth Holm
Founding Director
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Husna SA
Co-Founder, Assistant Director, Academic Program Coordinator
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Zahra Yazdani
Co-Founder, Treasurer
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Teo Fleming
Technical Director, Strategic Planning
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Anahita Dua MD MS MBA
Advancement, Strategic Planning
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Co-Teachers
co-teachers both in Afghanistan and the US enable our classes