Academic Writing
The IH Cairo Academic Writing Course is a 32-hour programme designed to enhance participants’ accuracy and fluency in writing. Throughout the course, participants will master several key writing sub-skills, including:
Developing and organising ideas effectively.
Producing coherent and precise written work.
Proofreading and editing their work meticulously.


Sessions Schedule
Day One
Getting to know you
2 Hours
Learn about the Writing Process Session
2 Hours
Day Two
Pre-writing: drafting and brainstorming
2 Hours
The structure and development of a paragraph
2 Hours
Day Three
The development of a paragraph
2 Hours
Noun, adjective, adverb, and participial clauses
2 Hours
Day Four
From a paragraph to an essay
2 Hours
Punctuation rules.
2 Hours
Day Five
Unity and coherence
2 Hours
Using parallel structures and fixing sentence structures
2 Hours
Day Six
Cause/effect essay
2 Hours
Connecting words and transition signals
2 Hours
Day Seven
Comparison/interest essay
2 Hours
Citation rules
2 Hours
Day Eight
Argumentative essays
2 Hours
Final exam
2 Hours
Course Calendar
Course Duration
4 Weeks
Course Schedule
2 Sessions/Week
Session Duration
4 Hours/Session
Course Mode
Online & Face to Face
- To be decided
What does the course include?
- Input sessions
- Writing practice
The IH Cairo Writing Course is designed for:
- Teachers seeking to refine their writing skills.
- CELTA candidates needing remedial work on writing.
- Novice and in-service teachers aiming to enhance their awareness of writing skills and sub-skills.
Course Fees
Elevate your expertise with our Academic Writing course.
We offer flexible payment options to suit your convenience:
$120 USD
Exclusive for our participants in Egypt: Pay just 5,000 EGP.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course
How will course participants be assessed?
Participants will have continuous assessments and a final test, with individual feedback and an action plan for improvement.
This 48-hour course runs for 4 weeks. Upon completion, participants will receive a certificate of achievement from IH Cairo.