Dominica-based leading Caribbean education provider Ace Academix is gearing up to launch its third annual 100% free online creative writing workshop, launched in partnership with the Creative Writing Institute of Trinidad and Tobago, ahead of the island’s 2026 Grade 6 National Assessment. Scheduled to take place on Sunday, April 26, 2026, the initiative is open to all Grade 6 students across Dominica, with a specific focus on learners preparing for the high-stakes national examination set to be held in May 2026.
Now in its third consecutive year, this skills-building program has carved out an important role in Dominican education since its debut in 2024, designed to address a longstanding gap in exam preparation: consistent, high-quality support for writing skills, which are consistently ranked as one of the most challenging components of the Grade 6 National Assessment. Over its first two iterations, the workshop has helped hundreds of learners cultivate the capacity to write effectively, articulately, and confidently under timed exam conditions, laying the groundwork for stronger assessment outcomes.
Founded in August 2020, Ace Academix has built a reputation as a impact-driven leader in the region’s education space over the past six years, working to expand access to targeted learning resources that help Dominican students reach their full academic potential. A core part of the institution’s strategy to elevate learning outcomes has been building cross-regional and local collaborative partnerships, which allow it to bring diverse expertise and innovative instructional approaches to local students. This year’s partnership with the Trinidad and Tobago-based Creative Writing Institute brings together top writing instruction talent from across the Caribbean to deliver a dynamic, practical learning experience tailored to exam candidates’ specific needs.
The workshop curriculum is built around four key areas of focus that directly address common student struggles. Participants will gain hands-on practice and guided instruction across four core writing genres tested on the national assessment: narrative, descriptive, expository, and persuasive writing. They will also learn easy-to-remember practical acronyms and structured strategies to organize their writing coherently under pressure, build techniques to boost both creativity and clarity in their written work, and master test-taking strategies specifically designed to improve writing performance during timed exams.
Jemima Mills, Chief Executive Officer of Ace Academix, emphasized the core mission behind the ongoing initiative in a statement announcing the workshop. “Writing is a skill that many students struggle with, especially in high-pressure exam settings,” Mills explained. “Through this workshop, we are equipping students with practical tools, proven strategies, and the confidence they need to approach their upcoming exams successfully. Our continued cross-Caribbean collaboration allows us to deliver a richer, more effective learning experience that meets the unique needs of our students.”
As a community-focused initiative, the entire workshop is offered completely free of charge to all participating students and families, removing financial barriers to access for learners gearing up for their national assessment. Organizers have noted that capacity for the online event is limited due to the small-group targeted instruction model, so interested participants are encouraged to register as early as possible to secure a spot. Registration can be completed via the official form at https://forms.gle/1y8G9uMamBb5bmK96, and any questions can be directed to the Ace Academix team via phone or WhatsApp at (767) 225-1128 or by email at info@aceacademix.dm.