OUR MISSION
At the heart of our mission, PLE – Philly Northeast Afterschool Program is a student-led nonprofit branch seeking to bridge educational gaps, develop youth leadership and character, and build global citizens through our dynamic teaching curriculum that challenges students to grow interpersonal skills. Our team of diverse volunteers and educators from across the globe work tirelessly to empower youth to not only advance in core academic skills but also creativity and critical thinking.
Our Services
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The Philly Northeast Afterschool Program provides online education free of charge for elementary and middle school students. Operating six days a week, from Monday to Saturday, our program offers a wide variety of subjects, including English, math, social studies, science (biomed, environmental science), chess, and more. Our dedicated instructors, who undergo careful training, craft lesson plans filled with engaging and interactive activities that stimulate critical thinking and challenge students to reach their full potential.
Tutors
Passionate middle school and high school students can apply to join our team.
Ready to make a difference?
Students
Sign up your child for free virtual classes taught by highly-qualified youth tutors with dynamic lesson curriculums!
Courses
Unlock your potential with our comprehensive curriculum designed to challenge, inspire, and empower students at every level!
Our Impact
6
Sessions
530+
Students
100+
Volunteers
3500+
Total Volunteer Hours
“In my oral English test, I successfully got 29.5!!! (And the full score is 30) I was really really excited. Because of your excellent teaching, my spoken English has improved a lot. So when the results come out, I want to tell you the news immediately. Now I don’t know what to say to express my gratitude.”
Kiana
3rd Grade – English
Our dedicated Philly Branch team is passionate about providing quality youth-driven education, fostering the next generation of leaders through strong foundational learning. Take a look at the incredible work we’ve accomplished!
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Meet Our Team!
Claire Xiao – President
Javen Chen – General Manager
Kevin Dong – General Manager
Erik Lu – General Manager
Lance Yang – Daily Manager
Jordan Wang – Daily Manager
Ruiying Zheng – Daily Manager
Jimmy Chen – Daily Manager
IT Staff
Alice Chen
Tutors
Teddy Chen
Mariya Chen
Jimmy Chen
Gina Song
Hasini Pola
Jaskirat Sehdev
Sunshine Li
Abhinav Arul
Ruiying Zheng
Alice Chen
…and more to be added!
Alumni
Alex Zhao – ’24
Recent & Upcoming Events
Stay updated with the latest announcements, upcoming events, and activities. Discover important session details, exciting new initiatives, and inspiring stories as we celebrate the ongoing success of our Philly Northeast Afterschool Program!
🏮🐉 Trivia Contest – Lunar New Year (2025)
“Diversity in all its forms is the path to greatness.” — James D Wilson
Philly program students participated in a trivia contest about Lunar New Year. Before the contest, students were taught the history, background, and appreciation of traditions/cultures a part of the holiday. After prizes and awards were announced, all students engaged in a reflective and insightful discussion about cultural appreciation and open-mindedness. Students learned important values and some trivia knowledge! Together, we help to eliminate cultural ignorance and empower the next generation of global-minded leaders.
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🧑🔬🧬🍃New Biomed & Environmental Science Classes!
In today’s world, health literacy is more important than ever. Many youth grow up without a strong understanding of science, leaving them unprepared to make important decisions about their health. We hope to tackle this issue by fostering critical thinking and active learning at a young age, empowering the next generation of healthcare leaders, environmental advocates, and more!
Course description: These classes are taught by high school tutors who have carefully crafted their curriculum and lesson plans. In this course, students are introduced to foundational scientific knowledge and career exploration in medicine/science. Tutors use interactive activities, mini experiments, and real-world scenarios to introduce topics and their relevance to the community around us. We recommend 5th graders and middle schoolers take these new courses, but any interested student is welcome anytime to learn!
Contact Us!
Email: clairex@pleonline.org, pleis@pleonline.org
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