The OISE Student Success Centre (OSSC) offers writing groups during Fall and Winter terms to help you connect with your peers and to make the academic writing process less stressful and more productive. Designed for students for whom English is an additional language, these writing groups offer you an opportunity to deepen your understanding of academic writing in a supportive and encouraging setting. Led by Teaching Assistants from the OSSC, each class is assigned a Group Facilitator who will guide you through engaging, interactive sessions, full of practical writing tips and community building.
Sessions run across 10 weeks, and in each two-hour meeting, the group will discuss a particular aspect of academic writing, and then you will work with the other students in your group on feedback aimed at improving the content, structure, and grammar of your writing.
*Please note that the Group Facilitator does not provide individual writing consultations. For one-to-one feedback, we recommend booking a session with one of the OSSC advisors to discuss your work.
I am truly grateful for the support and guidance I received from the AWG. I gained invaluable insights into various writing skills such as essay structures and reflective writing, which significantly contributed to my academic success. I deeply appreciate having an instructor who provided constant encouragement.
How to Register
The AWG is designed for Master's level international students for whom English is an additional language. OISE Students will receive invitations to their UTORONTO emails at the start of each term.
Fall - September 19 - November 21, 2025
Winter - January 9 - March 13, 2026
Session Dates
Each class builds on the previous sessions and spots are limited. Please ensure you can attend all of the session dates prior to completing the registration form.
Fall 2025
- Week 1: Sept 19
- Week 2: Sept 26
- Week 3: Oct 3
- Week 4: Oct 10
- Week 5: Oct 17
- Week 6: Oct 24
- Week 7: Oct 31
- Week 8: Nov 7
- Week 9: Nov 14
- Week 10: Nov 21
In Fall sessions, we run two cohorts (in-person & online).
Winter 2026
In Winter sessions, we run one cohort (online).
Topics
- Giving & receiving feedback
- Reading, pre-writing & notetaking
- Summaries, abstracts & annotated bibliographies
- Quoting & paraphrasing
- Reflective writing
- Introductions
- Literature reviews
- Conclusions
- Clarify, conciseness & style
- Flow, cohesion & coherence
Other Resources
Contact Us
For more information, please contact Michael Koslowski m.koslowski@mail.utoronto.ca or Elena Danilina elena.danilina@mail.utoronto.ca