Academic Reading Skills
Close reading, vocabulary building, note-taking and critical thinking, taught through lessons built around an engaging academic theme.
English & Writing
A year-long introduction to the life and works of Sir William Shakespeare, mastering selected texts beyond curriculum requirements.
The “Intro to the Life and Works of Sir William Shakespeare” is a year-long program where students master selected Shakespearean texts, exceeding curriculum requirements. The course focuses on advanced reading, critical thinking, and analytical skills, providing an immersive experience with foundational works. Students gain a thorough understanding of plot, setting, characters, themes, and symbols, considering both Shakespeare’s time and universal perspectives. The program also explores biographical information to enhance contextual interpretation. Play options include Romeo & Juliet, Macbeth, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, The Tempest, Hamlet, Othello, etc.
Close reading, vocabulary building, note-taking and critical thinking, taught through lessons built around an engaging academic theme.
Formal, edited English is an essential academic skill. Courses suit students at different levels, from sentence and paragraph structure to essays.
Writing courses tailored to each grade level, each building on the foundations of the last, from words and paragraphs to university-level writing.
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