HOW TO APPLY

ADMISSION OVERVIEW

Welcome to Admissions. We offer a three-entry admissions cycle in September, January, and April each year, with clear guidance throughout the application process to help applicants plan accordingly.

The Application Process

Stage 1: Payment and Completion of Application Form

Stage 2: Entrance Assessment

The entrance assessment is a fair and objective process that evaluates a student’s ability and determines the appropriate tuition to meet their needs. Please note that English is the language of instruction, which is essential for preparation.

Stage 3: Payment of Tuition Fees

After a place is offered to the student, the tuition fee becomes payable.

Students will receive orientation on our learning procedures.

To complete an Application Form, click herehttps://cwa.edu.gh/?page_id=668

Cost of Program

Tuition fees for the Award of Certificate in Creative Writing:

	Ghanaian Students	Non-Ghanaian Students
	GH Cedis	US Dollars
JUNIOR SCHOOL (5 to 16 years)
Registration	350	30
Saturday Class (8 hours per month)	800	70
Virtual Class (8 hours per month)	800	70
Vacation School (per month)	2,875	250

PREP FOR UNIVERSITY (8 weeks)	4,500	400

SENIOR SCHOOL (18 years and above)	4,500	400

SENIOR SCHOOL (18 years and above)
Registration:	500	45
Tuition fees per term (3 months)	5,000	435

BUSINESS WRITING FOR COMPANIES	500 to 1,000 per head per day with refreshments and lunch, or as required.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Senior students are required to meet the following conditions:

(1) Students awarded a BA/BSc in any subject.

(2) Students with an overall aggregate of 24 or better from their electives and core subjects in SSCE/WASSCE.

(3) As an Academy which encourages open access, we will consider mature students (18 years and over) who do not meet the above requirements, yet have a passion to learn and be successful.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

Applicants from non-English-speaking countries will be required to demonstrate a minimum level of English Language Proficiency through recognised exams such as GCSE/O-Level, IELTS, or TOEFL to qualify for admission.

We understand the challenges of language requirements and aim to support applicants through this process. Those who are unable to meet the minimum level of English Language Proficiency may apply for an English Language Proficiency Course.

At the Creative Writing Academy, we value honesty and integrity, which are essential for building a respectful and trustworthy academic community.

Applicants who provide information that turns out to be untrue will be disqualified.

JUNIOR SCHOOL

Programs for the Junior School (5 to 16 years) include After-School Tuition, Saturday Classes, Virtual Lessons, and Vacation Classes.

Subjects include English Grammar, Comprehension, Reading, Spelling, Critical Thinking and Reasoning, Drama, Poetry, and the Creative Arts.

STUDY PLAN

TOPICS	OBJECTIVE
Writing Non-Fiction · Reading, Comprehension · Spelling, Grammar and Vocabulary	To write factual stories using good observation, critical thinking, and effective listening skills.
Writing Fiction · Reading, Comprehension, Spelling, Grammar and Vocabulary	To use their imagination to create characters and stories with moral lessons that will educate, inform and entertain.
Writing Poetry · Open Mic, Drawing · Grammar and Vocabulary	To sketch and draw the characters in the stories and write poetry with rhythm, rhymes, alliteration, simile, metaphor, onomatopoeia and other literary devices.
Writing for the Theatre · Reading, Drama, Dance · Comprehending, Spelling · Grammar and Vocabulary	To learn about the theatre. Explore drama, dance, and how to write a script for a play using appropriate setting, props, theme, plot, characters, narrators, and so on.

PREP FOR UNIVERSITY PROGRAM

The program offers a comprehensive range of diverse, exciting courses to prepare students for the challenges of their university education. These include:

Creative Writing
Effective Communication
Public Speaking
Critical Thinking and Reasoning
Speech Writing

SENIOR SCHOOL

The senior program explores the discipline of writing and covers a variety of genres and major forms of prose, poetry, and scripts.

Modules include:

Business Writing (Memoranda, Letters, Proposals, Reports, etc.)
Legal Issues in Writing
Scriptwriting (Theatre, Film, Television, Radio)
Speechwriting
Copywriting
Writing Autobiographies, Biographies and Memoirs
Writing for Children
Writing for Media (Newspapers, Magazines, Radio, Television)
Writing Romance
The Art of the Short Story
The Novel as a Narrative
Effective Business Communication
English Proficiency
Presentation Skills
Theory and Practice in Contemporary Poetry
Time Management
Critical Thinking & Reasoning

BUSINESS WRITING PROGRAM

Fees for our Business Writing Program for institutions range from GH 500 to GH 1,000 per head for a day’s training session. This requires a minimum of 10 participants.

Training can be from 1 to 5 days or more if required.
We have online lessons, if referred.
We cater to the institution’s requirements regarding the mode of training, venue, date, time, refreshments or lunch for the participants.

Training modules include:

Effective Business Writing

This module will equip participants with the skills to write professionally with clarity, coherence, and good grammar. Areas covered include letters, memos, emails, proposals, articles and reports.

Effective Business Communication

In this module, participants learn strategies to enhance verbal and non-verbal communication with internal and external clients, and how effective communication can strengthen a company’s brand and success. Key areas will include interviewing skills and body language.

Public Speaking

This module will provide participants with the tools and techniques to deliver impactful speeches and presentations. Students will learn to communicate ideas and information confidently and effectively to an audience. Key skills include clear articulation, strong communication, building rapport with the audience, and maintaining a confident and professional demeanour.

Speech Writing

This module covers the essential principles and techniques for crafting effective, impactful speeches, focusing on understanding the audience, crafting a clear message, structuring the speech logically, using persuasive language, and delivering the speech with confidence. It includes strategies for analysing an audience, selecting style and tone, and incorporating rhetorical appeals and storytelling. Learners will craft openings and closings, build structured outlines, review effective rehearsal techniques, and examine methods for editing and revising. This comprehensive course prepares participants to deliver powerful and persuasive speeches.

Time Management

This module will train participants to value time, be punctual, organised and plan effectively. They will learn the benefits of good time management, including improved productivity, better-quality work, reduced stress and anxiety, and increased professional confidence.