The Oxford Essay Course
Training students in the art of the essay, the Oxford way: where essays aren’t just assignments, they’re the tools of learning.
Grades: 10th–12th (motivated 9th if approved)
Format: 60-min live video meetings
Schedule: 12 weeks, 2x per week
Capacity: 3–8 students
Workload: 3–6 hours per week
Credits: 0.5 Carnegie unit
The Oxford Essay Course invites students to move beyond formulaic writing as they craft full-length academic essays through a guided, step-by-step process. Drawing on the Oxford tutorial method, each student receives personalized feedback and engages in rich dialogue about their ideas. The course emphasizes clear thesis development, persuasive argumentation, and critical engagement with texts and big questions. Each week, students complete targeted exercises and essay-building assignments designed to reinforce and apply the content of each session.
The course culminates with a final essay and a mock Oxford-style oral tutorial, giving students the opportunity to synthesize their learning and articulate their ideas with clarity and confidence. This experience not only prepares students for college-level writing, but also equips them with tools for lifelong learning and thoughtful engagement with the world.
Students Will Gain
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College-ready essay writing skills
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Critical thinking shaped by a Christian worldview
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Confidence in argumentation and intellectual engagement
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A vision for writing as a tool for deep learning
What students are saying...
Justin McGeary, homeschool graduate and founder of Trinity House Tutorials, equips Christian high school students to write well, think deeply, and engage big ideas through Oxford-style essay instruction. He holds a Master of Theology from the UK and is completing his PhD on early church theology.