Laureate Academy

I went to TLA for roughly 8 to 9 years and I would say it was a sub par school. In my opinion many of the teachers are ill equipped to deal with students special needs some teachers there are actually very good eg Mr.Cory. However many just couldn’t get a job elsewhere. If you need be I would be happy to upload an in-depth review of the school over my 8 to 9 year period there.

I went to the school from grades 2 to grade 7. I was diagnosed with ADHD as a child and had nothing but possitive experiences at this school. I still have friends to this day from this school. I feel that dispite being told I was behind in specific things I made a transition to a very rough public elementary school (in a rough area) and realized I wasn't behind much in anything. The only draw backs the school had back than was it was only focused on academics. Essentially, going into a rough public school I had not taken Music at all. I eventually flourished in the subject and went on to find a bit of a passion and learned to repair instruments. Music kept me alive in the public school. The Laureate helped me to be inclusive and understand that not everyone is equal. It's the most possitive environment I've ever been in. They place you at your learning level and give special needed attention to help the child learn at there level. Leaving was very hard. I had never experienced teasing and bullying until after I left. They do not allow it.The cost to attend is higher as the student ratio is much lower. They do take on functional autism cases along with ADHD and some brighter children that need to go up in specific grades with no actual diagnosis. Basically, a child can be in grade 4 but go to an excellerated grade 2 language arts class and than go to a grade 7 math class. They cater to each individual child's needs. I felt like the teachers were more my parents than my actual parents. They spent 10x more time with us individually than my parents ever spent with my brother and I.As an adult with 2 children of my own. I would love to send my 9 year old to the Laureate but it's too costly as I'm a single parent. I see the downsides of the public education system and how it can't always provide for her special needs. Her self esteem is low due to bullying and harassment.I understand the importance of the education I received and the friends I made at the Laureate. My parents would of continued my education there if it wasn't for finances and separation a few years later.

For those kids whom are smart but struggle. A.D.D, ADHD, and more. This school will help those students that find it hard to read, solve math questions. Make friends for life. Have the chance for post secondary education. Great teachers.