NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The newest school to launch in Nassau, Kaizen Academy, promises a unique approach to learning as students explore career options through passion projects delivered through a small, personalized learning experience.
Kaizen Academy Principal Nicole Seymour said her mission is to inspire young people to learn about themselves and the world around them through differentiated learning methodologies and experiences.
“We deliver personalized learning experiences, with each student having their own curriculum designed to cater to their needs,” she said.
“Our hybrid model of effective face-to-face and digital instruction is facilitated by small classroom sizes and mixed group learning that is self-directed and mastery-based.
“What really sets Kaizen apart from other learning experiences is our focus on passion projects that allow students to get first-hand experience exploring their potential career interests and innate talents.
“For example, a student who is interested in dinosaurs will be given the opportunity to speak to a paleontologist and engage in a mock dig to find dinosaur bones.”
Kaizen Academy uses the world-renowned ACE curriculum, known for its emphasis on academic rigor and character-building. Learners engage their individualized curriculum on an accelerated path developed through a comprehensive intake assessment.
It is possible for a student to work at different learning levels for each subject as Kaizen assigns their coursework based on individual subject assessments.
“Children have unique backgrounds, abilities, talents and interests. An education that recognizes this uniqueness can allow a child to reach their full potential,” said Seymour.
“Our students must earn a score of 80 percent or above to move on to higher-level content. Mastery of learning content at their individually-assigned level is essential as students work towards their learning goals in a supportive environment.”
Students are grouped based on ability rather than age, which means Kaizen Academy does not have grade levels like other schools. Instead, students follow a path of progression based on skills acquisition. As a result, skills are mastered at different rates.
Some students may progress through the curriculum at a faster pace than others, but the plan is for all students to learn at a faster average rate than they would in a more traditional school environment.
Seymour believes Kaizen Academy is an ideal school for parents who believe their child is being held back by group-based progression at other schools or struggling in traditional classrooms because they learn at a slower pace or are missing foundational skills.
“Kaizen is all about your child and their growth,” she said.
“Our metrics are focused on individual progress rather than solely focusing on the group. The past year has revealed the issues with business-as-usual educational models that cannot adapt to changing circumstances. Our dynamic system will provide your child with a memorable, interactive, safe, and engaging learning experience whether the learning is happening in-person or via a screen.”
The school held a soft launch in September as it enrolled an initial batch of students. It is gearing up to make a larger push into the local educational market for the upcoming winter semester.
Parents interested in learning more about Kaizen Academy can visit its website at kaizenacademybahamas.org or call the administrative office at 242-828-1878.
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