Tutoring Course

John Locke: Wide-Ranging Subjects, Deep and Engaging Topics

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Mentor Team

Highlights

  • Experienced educators from top universities

  • Proven track record in John Locke and other international competitions

  • Personalized guidance tailored to each student

Sample Mentors

Mentor P

  • Master’s in Teaching and Leadership, University of Pennsylvania

  • Bachelor’s in Interdisciplinary Education, Wesleyan University

  • Undergraduate minors in Environmental Studies and Psychology; graduate-level studies included Sociology and Philosophy

  • Former instructor of TOEFL and English public speaking courses for grades 10–12 at an international school in Shenzhen

Selected Achievements:

  • 4 students advanced to the Harvard International Review debate stage, best result: Silver

  • 3 students shortlisted in 2023 John Locke Essay Competition (Psychology & Junior Division)

Mentor B

  • Master’s in Social Enterprise & Entrepreneurship, Hult International Business School, San Francisco

  • Bachelor’s in Business Administration, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (exchange at Texas A&M University, USA)

  • Certified teacher: College Board (USA), Cambridge International Education, IBO

  • Certified coach: IEO, NEC, FBLA

  • National Intermediate Economist

Selected Achievements:

  • Students earned multiple national and global first-place awards in IEO & NEC competitions

  • 2022: Guided high school students to publish first-author papers at ICEMGD International Economics Conference (CPCI indexed)

  • 2023: Guided 4 out of 5 students to be shortlisted in John Locke Economics

Mentor Y

  • Bachelor of Arts, University of Sydney

  • Master of Secondary Education, University of Melbourne

  • Registered teacher in Humanities (History, Politics, Geography, Economics, Religion, Ethics), Victoria, Australia

  • State-level judge for Australia’s National History Challenge (equivalent to NHD), familiar with international competition assessment

  • College Board certified for AP World History, US History, English Language, and Literature

Selected Achievements:

  • Since 2020, guided dozens of students to achieve Very High Commendation and Commendation awards in John Locke Essay Competition

  • Psychology essay students successfully admitted to Princeton University

  • Guided multiple students to global and regional finals in IHBB, IOL, and North American computational linguistics Olympiads, achieving distinctions and high distinctions

Student Achievements

🏆 2025 – 86 students shortlisted; 76 won global awards
🏆 2024 – 95 students shortlisted; 45 won global awards (47% success rate)
🏆 2023 – 108 students shortlisted; 28 won global awards
🏆 2022 – 45 students shortlisted; 12 won global awards (10 High Commendations, 27% success rate)
🏆 2021 – 13 students shortlisted; 6 received High Commendation
🏆 2020 – 2 students shortlisted; 1 High Commendation in History, 1 in Philosophy

Course Description

Our John Locke Essay Competition Tutoring Program guides students in exploring Philosophy, Politics, Economics, History, Psychology, Theology, and Law. Students will learn practical skills such as:

  • Literature review & summarization

  • Essay argumentation

  • Critical thinking

  • Oral presentation skills

Through discussion and hands-on guidance, students will develop sharper analytical abilities and more persuasive expression. Our instructors come from top-tier universities with extensive expertise, providing personalized mentoring throughout the process.

Core Skills Assessed in the John Locke Essay Competition

  1. Understanding the fundamental knowledge structure in Philosophy, Politics, Economics, History, Psychology, Theology, or Law

  2. Mastery of argumentative essay structure and techniques

  3. Demonstration of independent thinking, clear logic, and analytical reasoning

Many high school students struggle with these skills. Our tutoring program provides the opportunity to:

  • Analyze viewpoints critically

  • Develop logical thinking and English essay-writing skills

  • Gain valuable experience in academic competitions

  • Prepare effectively for IB, AP, or A-Level essay requirements

Course Outline

Total Duration: 20 hours (16 hours online course + 4 hours personal essay editing)
Format: 10 sessions × 2 hours each
(C) = Course sessions, (E) = Editing sessions

  1. Session 1 (C): Understanding the Essay Competition – Tools for Success

  2. Session 2 (C): Research Methods & Initial Research

  3. Session 3 (C): Possible Approaches to Research

    • Project Progress (Homework): Research Proposal

  4. Session 4 (C): Research Proposal Review – Assessing Student Ability

  5. Session 5 (C): Detailed Research & Essay Writing Tools

    • Project Progress (Homework): Essay Outline

  6. Session 6 (C): Rough Draft of John Locke Essay

    • Project Progress (Homework): Completed Rough Draft

  7. Session 7 (C): Rough Draft Review & Minor Polishing

  8. Session 8 (E): Second Draft of John Locke Essay

    • Project Progress (Homework): Completed Second Draft

  9. Session 9 (C): Second Draft Review – Final Issues

    • Project Progress (Homework): Completed Final Draft

  10. Session 10 (E): Final Draft Review & Essay Submission

Note: Students must complete project progress work before review sessions to ensure timely feedback and a high-quality final essay.

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