Learning at UA
Urban Academy Academics
The Urban Academy learning experience is an engaging, integrated, finely tuned set of programs, curriculum and co-curricular opportunities. Students discover themselves and the world with a focus on connections and creativity that leads to the highest possible academic performance.
Pre Primary (JK)
Pre-Primary (JK)
We believe that by following the enthusiasm of young minds, they will open big doors.
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Lower Middle
GRADES 4 - 5
We believe that by empowering children, they will create their own pathways to success.
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GRADES 6 - 8
We believe that by allowing children to demonstrate their knowledge, they will build confidence.
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GRADES 9 - 12
We believe that by encouraging children to lead, they will change the world.
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academics
High Academic Standards
Inspiring academic excellence starts by keeping students engaged in their learning experience. Our talented teachers dedicate themselves to discovering the interests and passions of each student, their strengths, weaknesses and learning how they learn in order to achieve success. As a result, involved and inspired students find excitement in the subject matter and grow their desire to learn. We don't just ask our students to reach their potential. We make it happen.
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creativity
Kickstarting Creative Ideas
Urban Academy focuses on creative perspectives in learning, enabling students to develop their own processes and express themselves and their understandings through the arts and technology. Creativity transcends traditional art classes and students are encouraged to come up with creative solutions across all disciplines ranging from science and math to language arts.
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innovation
Innovating What Learning Looks Like
Innovation means more than using technology to learn. It's about innovating the way learning happens, and bringing the latest breakthroughs into every aspect of the educational experience. Students become prepared for a world of constant change with strong foundational skills and the ability to make decisions by drawing on a vast array of experiences.
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experiential learning
Learning By Doing
At Urban Academy, learning transcends the classroom and outdoor education is an integral learning tool at each grade level. We fully believe that meaningful learning happens through integration, so it’s no surprise that our outdoor education program is extensive. By learning about environmental habitats and going on hikes to explore them, or by documenting the life cycle by observing chicken eggs hatch in incubators in the classroom, bringing learning to life is what truly allows students to retain classroom lessons.
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integrated approach
Subjects Are Stronger Together
Inquiry-based learning is based upon involvement that leads to understanding. Following their interests in the lessons allows students to develop their skills while absorbing new knowledge. Building upon inquiry units, teachers collaborate to ensure that core subjects are brought to life: social studies with music, science with art, language arts with drama. By linking subject matter together and following their passions, students learn to draw on a wide variety of skills to present information, deepen their understanding, and solve problems. Urban Academy prepares students for real life as well as the evolved and dynamic careers of the future.
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Latest News
see all newsHead of School’s Weekly Message
Hello UA families, If we’re lucky, on occasion, we get to experience an event or significant moment that you know will stay with you for some time. I have been fortunate enough to experience two this past week! The first was the UA Gala held on Saturday evening. Thank you to everyone who participated and […]
Head of School’s Weekly Message
Hello UA families, Last week staff and students at Urban Academy engaged in a number of activities in recognition of Canadian Mental Health Week. These included various mindfulness activities, daily body breaks, buddy walks where students from different levels of the school went together to the park, and a wonderful talent show on Friday. The biggest hit was […]
Head of School’s Weekly Message
Next week is Mental Health Week! A cross-Canada initiative, Canadian Mental Health Week encourages Canadians to explore mental health literacy and build their personal toolbox of strategies and systems for staying healthy and well. We are excited to launch our inaugural Mental Health Week at UA and are thankful to the teachers and students who have put together a variety of activities to […]
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Creativity
Urban Academy focuses on creative perspectives in learning, enabling students to develop their own processes.
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Urban Academy innovates the way learning happens, bringing the latest breakthroughs into every aspect of the educational experience.
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Being involved in the lessons allows students develop their skills while absorbing new knowledge.
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At Urban Academy, learning transcends the classroom and outdoor education is an integral learning tool at each grade level.
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We believe that by following the enthusiasm of young minds, they will open big doors.
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We don't just ask our students to reach their potential. We make it happen.
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