From observation and imagination to a complete story. Younger students first learn to have something to say, then move into structured academic writing.
35-week year, several time slots.
How to start
Start with a placement assessment. We use it to set the level and class, then confirm the year plan with the family. For schedules, tuition, and bundle offers, request the 2026-27 program guide through the form below.
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Contact a course advisorFrequently Asked Questions
My Irvine child says there is nothing to write about. Does this course help?
That is the first problem the course addresses. When younger students cannot get started, the obstacle is usually a lack of material and no method for choosing among it, not a lack of language. Class begins with observation and questioning so that children build up concrete details, then teaches them how to select the details worth writing about.
Should an Irvine student take Creative Writing or Academic Writing first?
Follow the grade order. Grades 2 to 4 take Creative Writing to build the urge to write and the ability to shape a paragraph. From grade 4 students move into Academic Writing Beginner, where structure, evidence, and argument begin. EDUBUS is headquartered in Irvine, and most local students follow this same sequence between the two courses. Students who skip Creative Writing commonly produce essays that follow the form but say very little.
Do students write in class or at home?
Mostly in class. Every session includes time to put words on the page while the teacher guides the work in progress, and homework is limited to revising and producing a clean copy. The reason is practical: a younger student left alone at home in front of a blank page is the most likely to stall.
Are grammar and spelling corrected?
Yes, but in stages. During the first draft the priority is complete content and writing that reads smoothly. Sentence structure, consistent tense, and spelling are handled in the revision stage. Asking a young student to manage both at the same time usually means neither is done well.
