Live instructors teach students how to convey complex ideas with clarity and precision, both in writing and through speech.
**As of August 2025, this course features updated curriculum and a new one-hour format with weekly writing feedback.**
View the course syllabus for full class information and a list of topics.
This course is recommended for students entering Grade 8. We recommend students enroll in Language Arts courses at grade level.
This 36-week course will cover 4 units, with each unit featuring a project that students complete using the writing and presentation skills they are learning in class.
Students must purchase the required books before the start of the course.
Our instructors hold classes virtually, in a small-sized (10-16 students) videoconferencing classroom.
Students should expect to spend about 90-120 minutes on homework every week. Homework will include weekly writing and reading assignments:
Teachers provide written feedback on each weekly writing assignment to help students build their writing skills and deepen their thinking about their unit project. At the end of the unit, students receive final written feedback and a score on their unit project, reflecting how well they have mastered the skills covered in that unit.
Visit our tuition page to learn more about our drop and refund policies.
The course runs for 36 weeks, with one 60-minute lesson and personalized written feedback from the instructor each week.
