Check out our online classes! Taught by our experienced faculty, these classes focus on helping students develop the critical reading and writing skills they need to succeed. Take a look at the brief course descriptions below, and let us know if you would like additional information about any of these courses.

Transformations – This 25-lesson course focuses on building academic writing skills. Through four thematic units, students will explore different aspects of academic writing, putting this knowledge into practice to write a final paper for each unit. Topics covered will include drafting strong thesis statements, writing engaging introductions/conclusions, and incorporating effective revising and editing skills into the writing process..

Foundations – This 16-lesson course is designed to help high school students reinforce the critical reading skills needed to succeed on standardized tests and in college courses of any field. Students will read a variety of texts that cover a range of genres, ranging from natural and social science to literature. Students will also learn how to be active readers, expand their vocabulary, and develop their writing skills as they respond to each text.

Creations – This course prepares high school students for college-level English literature, writing, and humanities classes by reading, critiquing, and writing fiction. Students will explore a wide range of classic and contemporary fiction, analyzing various aspects of those pieces. They will also complete daily creative writing exercises as well as write their own flash fiction and short stories. 

Explorations – This 25-lesson course is designed for advanced ESL students who want to develop their academic reading and writing skills, expand their vocabulary, and engage with texts across a wide range of topics. While the focus of this course is writing, students will also have the opportunity to improve other academic skills that are essential to succeeding in higher education and performing well on standardized tests such as TOEFL and IELTS.