WRITING · Level 10 · Ages 13–18 · Dubai (in person)
The Concord Review Research Program
Year-long history research mentorship guiding students to a Concord Review quality 5,000-10,000 word paper. Weekly Sunday seminars plus unlimited personal supervision.
About this course
The Concord Review is the only journal in the world dedicated to the academic history research of secondary students, accepting roughly 5% of submissions. Our year-long program, starting the week of August 24, guides students through the complete journey: choosing a topic, mastering historiography and Turabian citation, researching primary and secondary sources, and drafting and revising a publication-quality paper of 5,000 to 10,000 words. Students meet weekly on Sundays and receive unlimited personal supervision between sessions.
Is this the right fit?
- Who it's for
- Students ages 13–18 · Scholars Program track · Level 10 of 10
- Where it happens
- This course currently meets live online (Dubai pricing applies). Our Dubai classroom is at I-Rise Tower, Barsha Heights, Dubai.
Class schedule
All times are shown in Dubai time (GST, UTC+4). This course currently meets online; Dubai pricing applies.
What students achieve
- ✓Complete a 5,000-10,000 word history research paper
- ✓Master Turabian endnote citation
- ✓Work with primary and secondary sources
- ✓Develop an original historical argument
- ✓Understand the Concord Review submission process
- ✓Build university-level research habits
Weekly curriculum
12 weeks of structured instruction, one topic building on the next.
01Topic selection and research questions
Week 1 focuses on topic selection and research questions, building on previous weeks' learning.
02Historiography fundamentals
Week 2 focuses on historiography fundamentals, building on previous weeks' learning.
03Primary and secondary source research
Week 3 focuses on primary and secondary source research, building on previous weeks' learning.
04Turabian citation and endnotes
Week 4 focuses on turabian citation and endnotes, building on previous weeks' learning.
05Building an annotated bibliography
Week 5 focuses on building an annotated bibliography, building on previous weeks' learning.
06Argument and thesis development
Week 6 focuses on argument and thesis development, building on previous weeks' learning.
07Outlining a long-form paper
Week 7 focuses on outlining a long-form paper, building on previous weeks' learning.
08Drafting: narrative and analysis
Week 8 focuses on drafting: narrative and analysis, building on previous weeks' learning.
09Structural revision
Week 9 focuses on structural revision, building on previous weeks' learning.
10Style and scholarly voice
Week 10 focuses on style and scholarly voice, building on previous weeks' learning.
11Final editing and formatting
Week 11 focuses on final editing and formatting, building on previous weeks' learning.
12Submission strategy and deadlines
Week 12 focuses on submission strategy and deadlines, building on previous weeks' learning.
What's included
- ✓Live 2-hour in-person classes at our Barsha Heights classroom
- ✓Small groups capped at 8 students for personal attention
- ✓Written parent feedback after every single class
- ✓Hub access with recordings, resources, and progress tracking
- ✓Tournament support: registration and coaching for competitions
How enrollment works
- 1
Enroll and pay
Secure checkout takes a minute. Pick a class time, add the course to your cart, and complete payment online.
- 2
We confirm your place
Our team reaches out on WhatsApp or email to welcome your child, confirm the class time, and answer any questions.
- 3
First session
You receive arrival details for our classroom at I-Rise Tower, Barsha Heights before the first class, and your child joins the group in person.
Frequently asked questions
What if I miss a class?
We offer free, complimentary makeups for all students in cases where a class is missed. Contact us to arrange a makeup session.
How do you track progress?
We send parents written feedback on their students after every class! This includes areas of strength and specific recommendations for improvement.
Are tournaments required?
No, however we always encourage and support tournament attendance. Tournaments are a great way for students to apply their skills in a competitive environment.
How do I pay?
We accept Credit Card, Bank Transfer, Cash, WeChat, and Alipay. Payment plans are available upon request.
Questions before you book? Message us on WhatsApp and a coach will reply.
From our families
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Student, Debate Academy I, Fall 2024
Also available online
The same course runs live on Zoom, so students can join from anywhere in the world.
Concord Review Program Online
$4,000 USD