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Vedanta Academy is a values based, affordable, academic Grade 3 to Grade 12 school which in addition to concentration on ACTIVE Learning, Reading and Study skills, focuses on the entire child including learning to be a good to themselves and to the people and world around them. We work with children of average or above average intelligence with learning differences that might find it difficult to find success in traditional systems. That is why we have the "STRIVE" Program through our school and curriculum where we model the program and then constantly ask students " How well did you STRIVE today"

Vedanta Academy started in 1999 as a school helping children of average to above average intelligence, with learning differences, to realize success and a love of learning. We know that children learn differently and while some learn very well in conventional lecture, homework and repetition learning systems, others do not. Yet they are every bit as intelligent. There are a number of labels applied to various systems and various learners but at the end of the day it boils down to what learning environment is a fit for the variety of learners. It is important for you to find your fit.

We are one of a number of Independent School learning opportunities in the Central Okanagan and all of us have our "student fits". At Vedanta Academy we provide an active learning environment focusing on active reading skills, active study skills, active note taking and active learning strategies. We also teach and reinforce organizational skills. Students acquire the needed tools essential to their learning style, which grows their academic achievement. Student growth in learning improves self esteem as they can gain their rightful place as effective learners and leaders.

We celebrate differences at Vedanta Academy which includes learning differences, cultural differences and social differences. We operate in a non religious format incorporating core human principles as outlined in the STRIVE Program. Discipline is a restorative justice model where students discuss and settle their conflicts in a rational and mediated atmosphere, working toward a goal of making things right.

We are a school of first choice where students want to attend and do so with pride and enthusiasm. We foster an environment where students are free to exchange ideas and thoughts. Critical thinking skills are nurtured and students are encouraged to make choices understanding results of their choices, both good and bad.

What our students say they like about Vedanta Academy

"I like the safe environment" ........."I like how I get help when I ask for it"........ I like how the halls are filled with posters and artwork"........."I like the humour in class".......I like the one on one time with the teachers"......"I like the small classes"......."I like that the school does lots of different events"

As for our staff....

We have a dedicated team of learning experts who in addition to teaching credentials also bring a variety of personal traits and unique skills to the Academy. Many have professional knowledge and skills in other areas such as art, music, performance, media, business, criminology, personal development, sports etc. Our employees are proud to work here and give freely of themselves to make this the best education environment they can.

In addition to professional skills they bring to Vedanta, our teaching staff undergo constant professional development bringing new and exceptional teaching and learning strategies to the classroom. The professional growth has been enormous and continues to grow. Our professional days include specialty training and then several days of mentoring in the classroom by the training professionals. All of the training aimed toward bringing an active learning environment to vedanta students at all levels.

What is an Independent School in British Columbia?

Vedanta Academy is an accredited Group 1 B.C. Independent School and as such offers certain services to you our clients as well as having certain responsibilities and Ministry inspections. All independent schools offer something different than mainstream education in order that they can claim independent status. It is important that when you are shopping for your independent school to understand what each group offers. The table below is supplied for your comparisons.

Requirements for Schools
(Group 1,2,3 & 4)

The Ministry requires all independent schools to hold a certificate of group classification. The requirements for each group are shown in the chart, taken from the B.C. Guide for Independent Schools, a publication of the Independent Schools office of the Ministry of Education Skills and Training.