English is taught in middle school and high school and is part of the challenging high school exit exam (Baccalaureate). A certified ESL teacher leads the course with one-on-one attention from American teens. The program culminates with a presentation at the closing ceremony that intertwines the skills learned in leadership and in computer classes.
In 2012, a student trained in theater arts led activities which significantly enhanced the young women's confidence in speaking before a large group. They also practiced skits, a common means of spreading public service announcements in Niger and Benin.
The girls document their experiences in the US through writing and photos in a scrapbook. This gives them a natural opener for conversations about what they have learned once they return home.