Built for Student Success: The Study Academy’s Approach to Next-Gen Learning

Built for Student Success: The Study Academy’s Approach to Next-Gen Learning

The face of academic learning is changing and is in line with the worldwide changes in how our young people learn. The Study Academy, Toronto’s premier progressive education school, is ready to take up the mantle.

They believe that learning is adaptive, ongoing, personalized, and not meant to be confined to traditional lecture-based classrooms. Their students are challenged to learn collaboratively, actively, and creatively in a supportive community that values personal growth and academic achievement.

“I started The Study Academy in 2006,” said Bryan Levy-Young, Founder and Dean of Admissions & Student Services. “I was working with bright, socially competent, and creative kids who were underachieving in school and who were, frankly, unhappy. I sought to open a school that would offer a place for these kids, a place that had a rich academic environment but flexibility and innovation in the teaching methodology so that each student could find their path to a

meaningful academic experience.”

Levy-Young envisioned a school committed to rigorous intellectual development complemented by focusing on the social/emotional needs of developing minds. His own diverse professional experiences as a family therapist, educational consultant and school director, television writer, producer, board member, camp director, and artist have fostered connections and nurtured relationships with talented teachers, specialty programs, and educational and therapeutic professionals to provide the best opportunities and support for children and their families.

PROGRESSIVE EDUCATION REDEFINED

At The Study Academy, education embraces personal growth, social awareness, and creativity. Students experience adaptive, collaborative, and deeply personalized learning. Classrooms are not confined to lectures; they thrive on discussion-oriented and discovery-based learning that fosters curiosity and critical

thinking. The school focuses on the “2e”—the twice exceptional student. Their students often have complex profiles, including intellectual giftedness and learning differences. As Canada's only 2e school, the Study Academy takes this in stride, occupying a unique space in the academic community.

The Study Academy’s approach to learning is different. They prioritize individualized learning plans for every student, meticulously crafted to identify strengths, weaknesses, and growth strategies. This ensures that each learner receives tailored support aligned with their unique needs. With a remarkable student-to-teacher ratio of 5:1, every student benefits from personalized attention, empowering them to exceed academic expectations and develop essential life skills.

On top of that, they keep up to date with how young people learn, constantly innovating to improve their programs. From Neurofeedback training for enhanced cognitive function to an integrated arts curriculum that

SCHOOLING FOR LIFELONG LEARNING

Lower School (Grades 3-8) students come to The Study Academy with a natural curiosity about the world around them—and the school nurtures that curiosity. Alongside core classes like English, French, Arts, and Science, students participate in an integrated arts curriculum, are empowered by self-directed study, and have frequent field trips and guest speakers.

As students progress into Grades 9 through 12, they enter Upper School. Upper School offers collaborative classes that cultivate problem-solving, teamwork, and intellectual curiosity while keeping the standard of academic excellence high. Impressively, the school has a 94 per cent success rate of graduates receiving offers from first-choice secondary programs—proof that individualized learning pays off in a big way.

Beyond academics, The Study Academy champions a vibrant student life that celebrates diversity, fosters leadership and promotes a sense of community. From arts and athletics to student council, with fun activities like theatre and games sprinkled throughout, students are encouraged to explore their passions and develop lifelong skills in a supportive and nurturing environment.

Above all, The Study Academy makes it clear that, just like their students, learning is unique. By combining academics with personalized attention and extracurricular opportunities that speak to young learners, the academy empowers students to become confident, compassionate leaders.

Learn more and register at thestudyacademy.ca