WRITING · Level 9 · Ages 14–18 · Online
Economics Scholar - 10 Hour 1-on-1 Program
One-on-one economics essay mentorship for the LSESU Economics Society Essay Competition and John Locke Economics category. 10 flexible hours over the summer.
About this course
Economics Scholar is a one-on-one summer mentorship for students in Year 10 and above preparing for the LSESU Economics Society Essay Competition (essays due September 1) and related contests including the John Locke Economics category and the Cambridge Re:think essay competition run by CCIR. Students work through prompt analysis, economic argumentation, Harvard referencing and multiple mentored drafts. All 10 hours are scheduled flexibly with your mentor over the summer.
Is this the right fit?
- Who it's for
- Students ages 14–18 · Scholars Program track · Level 9 of 10
- Where it happens
- Live on Zoom, taught from Dubai. Students join from anywhere in the world.
Class schedule
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Flexible scheduling
What students achieve
- ✓Analyse economics essay prompts set by LSE faculty
- ✓Construct rigorous economic arguments within 1,500 words
- ✓Apply Harvard referencing correctly
- ✓Draft and revise a competition-ready essay
- ✓Plan a multi-competition writing calendar
- ✓Develop university-level economics writing
Weekly curriculum
5 weeks of structured instruction, one topic building on the next.
01Prompt selection and analysis
Week 1 focuses on prompt selection and analysis, building on previous weeks' learning.
02Economic frameworks and evidence
Week 2 focuses on economic frameworks and evidence, building on previous weeks' learning.
03Argument structure and counterarguments
Week 3 focuses on argument structure and counterarguments, building on previous weeks' learning.
04Drafting and referencing
Week 4 focuses on drafting and referencing, building on previous weeks' learning.
05Revision and submission strategy
Week 5 focuses on revision and submission strategy, building on previous weeks' learning.
What's included
- ✓Live 2-hour Zoom classes with interactive breakout rooms
- ✓Small groups capped at 1 students for personal attention
- ✓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 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.