International Student Academic Support
The International Student Academic Support (ISAS) office provides academic and English language support to international students that might be struggling in their classes. This is a partnership of the Center for Global Engagement, the Global Gateway Program, and the Center for Academic Success and Engagement (CASE). Specifically, the ISAS is designed to help any international student:
- increase English understanding of assignments, upcoming exams, or lectures.
- make a plan to improve English language skills needed for academic success.
- provide academic tools and resources to help make learning more successful.
- connect with other services available at Baylor like the Tutoring Center, the Writing Center, the Counseling Center, etc.
Appointments
Click HERE to make an appointment in Navigate to meet with the ISAS Specialist.
Location
The ISAS office located in Sid Richardson, West Wing Basement 029.
Information for Faculty and Staff
Faculty and staff are encouraged to refer international students that might need English language support through one of the following:
- Submit a Referral on Navigate:
- Choose the category ‘International Student Needs Academic Support’ and add a short note explaining the situation
- Email international_academic_support@baylor.edu
Questions?
Contact: Professor Debra Wainscott
Email: international_academic_support@baylor.edu
Phone: (254) 710-2670
International Graduate Student Language Support
The Graduate School works with the Global Gateway Program to evaluate and offer instruction* to International Teaching Assistants and Teachers of Record at Baylor University. International students are evaluated based on their TOEFL scores, and those lacking sufficient language skills will be required to participate in the GBL Teaching in English Class for International Teaching Assistants before entering the classroom.
Our objective is to establish guidelines, testing standards, and course curriculum to adequately prepare international graduate students for the classroom.
*Course offerings can fluctuate from term-to-term.