Multilingual Learners

Who is a Multilingual Learner?

Any student who speaks a language other than English and may or may not need support with learning English. According to the New York State Education Department (NYSED), Multilingual Learners are:

Current English Language Learners (ELLs)
Students who were once ELLs but have exited out of ELL status
Students who were never ELLs but are heritage speakers of a language other than English World Language Students

Guidebook for Multilingual Learners

Francis Lewis High School is dedicated to supporting multilingual learners as they navigate their path to college. Explore our Multilingual Learner College Guidebook for key information on college policies, including proficiency requirements, financial aid eligibility, and scholarship opportunities for students from diverse language backgrounds.

Multilingual Learner College Guidebook

Enrichment Programs for Immigrant Students

The Beyond Rising Internship program focuses on workforce development, connecting UNDOCUMENTED youth aged 16-20.

Participation in the summer internship requires a commitment of 30 hours per week, Monday-Friday. Interns will be assigned to various colleges, universities and organizations in the NYC area. Compensation for their contributions will be offered by the Oyate Group in the form of a $500 weekly stipend, provided through pre-paid debit cards.

Beyond Rising's summer program is set to commence on Monday July 7th and will continue until Friday August 8th. Applications will close April 7th and decisions will be sent in May.

Apply Here

The annual Undocupoets Fellowship grants three unrestricted $500 fellowships to poets who are currently or who were formerly undocumented in the United States.

Fellows also receive a scholarship from the Fine Arts Work Center to attend the 2025 Summer Workshop Program in Provincetown, MA. The dates of their classes run from June 15 to August 16, 2025. The scholarship covers the cost of tuition and housing for a one-week residency, as well as a $500 stipend to help cover transportation and food costs. Selected Fellows are not required to attend and this will not impact final decisions.

Apply Here

Minkwon Center: Fall Youth Empowerment Program

This program is for all students ages 13-18 who either identify as immigrants or come from an immigrant background. This program brings together immigrant high school youth so that they can learn about issues of injustice in their communities and potential solutions. Through training, community outreach, education, and workshops, youth will gain a deeper historical and political understanding of their experiences in The United States. Students will receive up to 45 volunteer hours for their participation in this program, in addition to free food, new experiences, and friends!

See flyer, website for more info, and application link

Due: Monday, October 21st 10:00am

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