Async Academy’s English courses are designed for students who think deeply but don’t thrive in traditional, writing-heavy classrooms. Instead of treating reading and writing as isolated skills, we focus on communication, interpretation, and judgment - the things that actually matter.
Students work with challenging texts (including Shakespeare and non-fiction), but they are supported by LLMs and modern digital tools to help them engage more deeply and independently. AI is used to summarize complex passages, surface multiple interpretations, and model strong writing - so students learn how meaning is constructed, not just how to reproduce it.
Flexible Ways to Express Ideas
Students are encouraged to choose the tools that best match how they think and communicate:
- Speech-to-text and dictation tools to capture ideas quickly without being bottlenecked by typing or spelling
- Audio and video responses alongside written work
- AI-assisted drafting and revision, with students acting as editors - refining tone, structure, and clarity
This mirrors real-world communication, where professionals select the tools that allow them to communicate most clearly and effectively.
Courses by Grade
English, Grade 9
Develop your foundational reading, writing, and presentation skills through targeted communication tasks. Build confidence in expressing your ideas using modern digital tools.
Course Outline (6 Units)
Explore the ethical implications and practical applications of generative AI in education, brainstorming, and writing.
Develop foundational reading, writing, and analytical skills by deconstructing and composing culturally-significant narratives.
Prepare for the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test through targeted diagnostic modules and mock assessment simulations.
Analyze digital audience engagement strategies and draft a multimedia plan to produce high-impact digital content.
Dissect the anatomy of screenwriting, dramatic structure, and cinematic visual storytelling techniques.
Synthesize your best coursework in a curated digital portfolio and complete the final proctored written exam.
English, Grade 10 (Academic)
Explore the power of communication by analyzing and creating content across different media. Focus on defining a personal social media profile and mastering video production.
Course Outline (6 Units)
Understand responsible AI usage, content creation ethics, copyright, and how to leverage LLMs as an iterative feedback partner.
Study the principles of modern digital influence and create a strategic multimedia profile with broadcast-quality video.
Build core reading and writing skills through diagnostic tests, structured workshops, and timed test simulations.
Analyze Shakespeare's classic tragedy, deconstructing poetic techniques, character motivations, and universal themes.
Conduct an in-depth study of a chosen literary work, tracing character arcs, social commentary, and literary devices.
Compile your best coursework with an in-depth reflection and complete your final proctored written exam.
English, Grade 11 (University)
Refine your analytical and critical thinking skills through deep dives into literature and media. Challenge assumptions and practice articulating complex arguments effectively.
Course Outline (6 Units)
Navigate the ethics of AI, co-writing strategies, and how to evaluate algorithmic output with rigorous human editorial critique.
Dive into Shakespeare's tragic drama, investigating theme development, moral corruption, and psychological complexity.
Perform competitor research, analyze modern persuasion techniques, and dissect rhetoric in digital media.
Practice advanced thesis formulation, evidence synthesis, and structured academic essay writing in MLA format.
Analyze the narrative architecture, philosophical context, and character development of a complex literary work.
Demonstrate university-level literacy and analytical composition through a secure proctored essay examination.
English, Grade 12 (University)
Prepare for post-secondary challenges by polishing your advanced writing and presentation techniques. Synthesize complex ideas into high-quality, professional-level communication products.
Course Outline (6 Units)
Investigate the implications of generative AI on creative ownership, epistemological truth, and high-level drafting.
Perform a critical reading of Shakespeare’s classic tragedy, evaluating philosophical, moral, and dramatic elements.
Master the conventions of investigative reporting, feature articles, editorial voices, and the mechanics of media bias.
Analyze the construction of life writing, evaluate how narrative frames shape biography, and debate the boundaries of truth.
Construct sophisticated, research-backed academic arguments adhering to university-level MLA publication standards.
Complete the final comprehensive written exam and synthesize your high school English learning under proctored conditions.
Custom Courseware & Included Software
At Async Academy, we equip students with a professional-grade software suite to help them learn to use tools actually used in the real world. Through every course, students develop their skills using:
Full Canva Subscription
Unleash creativity with a fully-unlocked Canva subscription containing all features. Students get a full year of access to premium design tools, templates, fonts, and assets to build beautiful visual presentations, reports, and digital portfolios for their courses.
Google Workspace
Every student receives a dedicated school Google Workspace account. It includes 5 GB of secure Drive storage, Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides, providing the perfect toolkit for organizing files and collaborating.
Adaptive Courseware
We develop our own educational apps in-house, designed to adapt directly to your student. By utilizing advanced, secure AI, our coursework customizes its projects and readings to match your student's unique interests and learning style. It's an engaging, modern approach that goes beyond the textbook.
Student-Friendly Gemini AI
Access the power of Google's Gemini assistant in a safe, education-focused environment. Our courses use AI in a way that lets students use modern tools to learn more and faster. The world is changing more quickly than ever, and we believe it's imperative to help our students stay ahead of the curve.
Inquiry-Based. Student-Driven.
Every unit begins with the student.
Students set personal communication goals based on what matters to them — academic writing, persuasive speaking, storytelling, or digital media. They study techniques used by effective communicators, apply them in meaningful projects, and track their progress over time.
Assignments include literary analysis, AI-assisted editing, essays, video essays, and performances. Each project ends with structured reflection: what worked, what didn’t, and what to improve next. This process builds independence, self-awareness, and confidence — skills that extend far beyond high school English.
Open Materials
We believe that education should be accessible. That's why we've made our curriculum resources freely available to browse without a paywall.
Explore the course content, view assignments, and get a feel for our asynchronous learning model before committing to registration.
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| Item | Course Units | Exam | Unit Assessments | Amount | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 4 units | 1 exam | 5 assessments | $300.00 |
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High-Trust, No-Stress Exams
Exams are a critical part of earning credits, but they shouldn't be a source of panic. We have redesigned the proctored exam experience from the ground up to respect students' schedules, energy, and comfort, while maintaining the highest standards of academic integrity.
One Answer at a Time
Instead of staring at a massive, overwhelming exam paper, students write and finalize exactly one answer at a time. This keeps focus sharp and anxiety low.
- Focus entirely on the active task without cognitive overload.
- No scrolling back and forth or second-guessing past work.
- Clean, minimalist workspace designed for deep focus.
Breaks Between Questions
Exams don't have to be a grueling multi-hour marathon. Students can complete a question, upload the proctoring segment, securely save it, and exit to take a break.
- Take breaks between questions to rest your mind and stretch.
- Your completed answers are locked and saved immutably.
- Close your browser and resume writing whenever you are ready.
Student-Led Proctoring
No high-stress live proctors watching your screen or tracking your eye movements. We use verification-based camera recording that students control.
- Start over any time if they don't like how it's going.
- No invasive browser extensions or software takeovers.
- Continue recording in a single stream or upload per question.
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