SmartStart: Writing for International Students

Our program supports incoming international students in becoming university-level writers prior to beginning Western University. Our staff, faculty, and student volunteers will support you in achieving academic success within the program and beyond.

This program is entirely free. Classes are taught by experienced staff and faculty.

SmartStart: Writing for International Students will return July 2027!

Please check back in Spring 2027 for upcoming dates.

At the end of this program, you will...

• Have learned how to read and write in a university setting
• Understand what professors expect from your writing
• Have strengthened your critical thinking skills
• Know how to produce scholarly papers

Additional Online Writing Resources