School should build capable, confident humans — not just students.
We believe every learner is on a unique path, a Hero’s Journey filled with curiosity, courage, and discovery. But this isn’t just a story about superheroes, it’s about real children uncovering their strengths, facing challenges, and growing through perseverance and purpose.
Every project, every discussion, and every challenge at AANSA invites learners to take ownership, embrace failure as part of the process, and celebrate progress over perfection.
Because here, learning isn’t a destination, it’s a lifelong adventure.
UNLOCK YOUR HERO’S POTENTIAL
Explore the Studios of AANSA
AGES 3-4
Bumblebee Studio
Bumblebee Studio bridges early childhood and independent learning through hands-on work, guided discovery, and responsibility.​​
Bumblebee Studio provides flexible schedule options tailored to your child's needs. Choose from our 2-day, 3-day, or 5-day programs.
Is thoughtfully crafted to support the developmental milestones of young learners. Here, in a nurturing and stimulating environment, we ignite curiosity and cultivate a deep-seated love for learning.
Stepping into Bumblebees marks the beginning of a child's educational journey. Beyond a traditional preschool, it's a place where young minds flourish, laying the foundation for future academic achievements and a lifelong passion for learning.
AGES 4-6
Honeybee Studio
Honeybee ignites curiosity, creativity, skills through quests, discussions, and play-based learning, preparing for academic excellence.
Honeybees Studio taps into the inherent love for learning, innate curiosity, and creativity within each learner. It provides an authentic, Montessori, Reggio Emilia-inspired environment where learners engage in hands-on quests, age-appropriate Socratic discussions, team building challenges, and play-based learning.
Within this environment, learners practice basic goal-setting and earn learning "badges." The Honeybees Studio lays the groundwork for reading, math, science, citizenship, and independent learning skills, preparing young individuals to excel in the Elementary Studio.
AGES 6-11
Elementary
Elementary learners embrace hero's journey, mastering core skills, teamwork, quests, fostering growth mindset.
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This Studio is specifically designed for our Elementary-aged learners. Here, our learners accept their calling of a hero’s journey and embark on an adventure of learning and self-discovery. Through the mastery of foundational core skills, engaging introductory Socratic discussions, collaborative teamwork, and immersive real-world quests, our learners delve into the realms of arts, sciences, history, and the natural world.
Integral to the Elementary Studio is a strong emphasis on character development, teaching decision-making skills crucial for a fulfilling life. Our lactively cultivate a growth mindset, perceiving failure as an opportunity for personal growth and development.
AGES 11-14
Middle School
Learners delve into challenges, fostering growth through Socratic discussions, practical application, and community-building.
Learners are propelled into a distinctive realm of challenges that foster self-discovery and growth. Navigating freedom within boundaries, these heroes become adept decision-makers and form a close-knit community valuing authentic friendships and honest resolution of interpersonal issues. The Middle School Studio empowers older students to seize control of their education, guiding them to learn, do, and be with purpose, strength, and meaning, cultivating kind, resilient, resourceful, and creative young minds prepared for the challenges of today's world. Within the Exploration Studio, learners engage in challenging real-world quests, push boundaries, and deepen their understanding of contemporary issues—a journey marked by growth and critical thinking.
THRIVING EVERY DAY
Inside the vibrant world of our learners
From the moment they step into the studio to the closing reflections, each day unfolds as a unique adventure for our learners. Our daily rhythm is carefully designed to foster curiosity, independence, and a love of learning through immersive exploration, collaboration, and self-discovery.
From engaging in Socratic discussions to hands-on projects and Quests, our young heroes are encouraged to embrace challenges that celebrate their individuality. You won’t find the buzzing energy within our mixed-aged studios in traditional classrooms. It’s what happens when learners of all ages encounter real-world models and are given the unique opportunity to interact, experiment, and grow together.
QUESTING FOR MASTERY AND BEYOND
Acton’s approach to lifelong learning
Learn to do
Through hands-on projects and experiential learning, learners in our programs master essential problem-solving skills and cultivate the values of teamwork, hard work, and perseverance.
Learn to Learn
Moving away from traditional lectures, we present intellectual challenges and “Quests,” guiding learners to discover the skills, tools, and materials necessary to construct their own answers.
Learn to be
Stepping back to allow each learner to step up, we foster qualities essential to curious, independent, lifelong learners. These qualities include character, collaboration, and citizenship.
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Learn to know
Our learners not only master the foundations of core academic subjects (Math, English, and Civics) but also engage in daily practices honing their language skills (listening, speaking, writing, and reading).
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