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Scholars Program class at Atlantic Ivy

WRITING · Level 10 · Ages 13–18 · Online

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
Live on Zoom, taught from Dubai. Students join from anywhere in the world.

Class schedule

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Sundays4:00 – 6:00 PM GST

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 Zoom classes with interactive breakout rooms
  • Small groups capped at 8 students for personal attention
  • Hub access with recordings, resources, and progress tracking
  • Tournament support: registration and coaching for competitions

How enrollment works

  1. 1

    Enroll and pay

    Secure checkout takes a minute. Pick a class time, add the course to your cart, and complete payment online.

  2. 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. 3

    First session

    You receive the Zoom link and materials before the first class, and your child joins the group.

Questions before you book? Message us on WhatsApp and a coach will reply.