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Academic Essay Basics

Academic Essay Basics builds the foundations of scholarly writing for students aged 12-18. Across 12 live online sessions, students master research methods, MLA and Chicago citation, thesis development and evidence-based argumentation, finishing with one fully graded essay. The course teaches the techniques used by our John Locke Essay Competition candidates - 93% of whom were shortlisted in 2026 - and prepares students to progress into competition-specific tracks.

Ages 12-18
24 hours
Live on Zoom

$870 USD

$870 USD

Early Bird until December 31 2026

Schedule (Dubai Time)

Tuesdays6:00-8:00PM
Thursdays6:00-8:00PM
Sundays2:00-4:00PM

Semester

Term 3 2026

Starts January 9th, 2026

Class Size

Max 8 students

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What You'll Learn

By the end of this course, students will have developed key skills in scholars program.

Write structured academic essays
Master MLA and Chicago citations
Develop arguable thesis statements
Construct evidence-based arguments
Integrate credible research sources
Complete one fully graded essay with feedback

10-Week Curriculum

Click each week to see what's covered

What's Included

Everything you need for a complete learning experience

Live Zoom Classes

2-hour interactive sessions with breakout rooms

Small Groups

Max 8 students for personal attention

Hub Access

Recordings, resources, and progress tracking

Tournament Support

Registration and coaching for competitions

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