John Locke Basics

Our flagship program for John Locke Essay Competition preparation. Combines comprehensive group instruction (12 sessions) with personalized 1-on-1 mentorship (6 hours). Designed to produce essays that meet the competition's demanding criteria: knowledge, evidence, quality of argumentation, originality, and persuasive force.

Ages 12-18

30 hours

Live on Zoom

93%

Shortlist Rate

38/41

2026 Shortlisted

Above Global Average

AED 4,800

USD 1,300

Schedule (Dubai Time)

Ages 14+: Thu 6-8 PM, Fri 4-6 PM or Sat 6-8 PM (GST)

Ages 13 & under: Tue 6-8 PM, Sat 6-8 PM or Sun 5-7 PM (GST)

Semester

2027 Cohorts

January, February or March 2027 start

Format

12 group + 6 private sessions

Max 8 students in group

Need more 1-on-1? Additional sessions at AED 400/hour.

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What You'll Achieve

By the end of this program, you'll have a polished, submission-ready essay and the skills to compete at the highest level.

Produce a polished, submission-ready essay meeting all formatting requirements

Develop original positions that show fresh insights—what judges look for in winning essays

Master counter-argumentation (essays ignoring objections are unlikely to succeed)

Receive 6 hours of personalized 1-on-1 mentorship with detailed draft feedback

Gain deep understanding of your chosen category, key thinkers, and domain vocabulary

Navigate strategic category and prompt selection based on your strengths

Complete Curriculum

12 group sessions + 6 hours of personalized mentorship

1-on-1 Sessions

Category-Specific

Understanding what John Locke judges value: knowledge, evidence, argumentation, originality, structure, and persuasive force. Introduction to all ten categories.