Analytical writing
Building an argument about a text and supporting it with precise evidence and analysis.
English & reading · Grades 9–12
Online English classes for grades 9–12
Wren School’s online English classes for grades 9–12 are live, 50-minute lessons that meet twice a week in groups of 2, 4 or 8. High school students practise argumentative and analytical writing, close reading and research skills, with support for school essays, from a background-checked tutor in the US or Canada. Plans start at $399 a month, and the first class is free.
Your first class is free. No payment details needed.
- Live, never pre-recorded
- Groups of 2, 4 or 8
- US and Canada-based tutors
- Background-checked
- Free first class
What your child learns in grades 9–12 English
The main topics we teach in this band. Each group works at its own level, so the exact order depends on where the children are.
Argumentative writing
Making a claim, answering counterarguments and writing for a real audience.
Close reading
Reading poetry, fiction and nonfiction slowly enough to notice how language works.
Research skills
Finding and evaluating sources, taking notes, quoting and citing correctly.
Revision
Turning a first draft into a strong final one, with specific feedback each week.
What a typical week looks like
Your child has two live 50-minute classes a week with the same small group. High school classes run like a writing workshop: a short discussion of a text or a model essay, a focused lesson on one skill, and time to draft or revise with tutor feedback. Students learn to give useful feedback to each other too.
Is this the right class for your child?
A good fit for
- Students whose essays come back with “needs more analysis”
- Strong writers who want challenge and detailed feedback
- Students preparing for writing-heavy courses
Probably not the right fit
- Students who want essays written or heavily edited for them.
- Students who need a course credit.
How we place your child
Children are grouped by grade and current level, not just age. The free trial class shows us where your child is, and if a group turns out to be too easy or too hard, we move them.
Choose a group size
Same tutor quality and the same topics in every size. Smaller groups give each child more individual time.
Group of 2
Near one-on-one attention with a study partner. Best for closing gaps or moving fast.
From $949 / month · about $119 a class
CAD $1,299 / month
Group of 4
Plenty of individual time plus real discussion. Our most balanced option.
From $649 / month · about $81 a class
CAD $899 / month
Group of 8
Small, never crowded. Every child still speaks up, with more ideas in the room.
From $399 / month · about $50 a class
CAD $549 / month
Prices are per child per month for 8 live 50-minute classes (two a week). See full pricing.
Questions about grades 9–12 English classes
Can you help with high school essays?
Yes, by teaching the skills. Tutors can use school assignments as practice and give feedback, but they don’t write or rewrite essays for students.
How do you teach research and citation?
Students practise finding and judging sources, taking notes, quoting accurately and citing in the style their school uses, such as MLA or APA.
Are students grouped by course?
By grade and level, using what you tell us about your teen’s course and the free trial.
How much do online English classes for grades 9–12 cost?
Plans are per child per month for 8 live 50-minute classes: from $399 for a group of 8, $649 for a group of 4 and $949 for a group of 2 (CAD $549, $899 and $1,299). The first trial class is free, with no payment details needed.
How often do classes meet?
Groups meet twice a week for 50 minutes, which makes 8 live classes a month. Your child stays in the same small group, so the tutor gets to know how each student thinks.
Try a grades 9–12 English class, free
Book a free trial class. We’ll place your child by grade and level, and you can see how a small live class feels before you commit.
Your first class is free. No payment details needed.