What if children are far more capable than we imagine?

Acton Academy KL is a school with NO teachers where young learners are on a Hero’s Journey to find a calling that will change the world. We are a Learner Driven Community.

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“Acton Academy is on the leading edge of what it means to give students agency of their own learning.”
Sal Khan, founder of Khan Academy

“My 1st interview with a 12year old! She was way more professional than the half of the interviews I have conducted with fresh grads!”
Yeap Eu Juan, Swimin12

“I am confident that any randomly-selected ten-year-old from Acton would have succeeded instantly where at least some MIT graduates failed.”
Chris Tock, Entrepreneur & Social Media Specialist

“Acton Academy is on the leading edge of what it means to give students agency of their own learning.”
Sal Khan, founder of Khan Academy

“My 1st interview with a 12year old! She was way more professional than the half of the interviews I have conducted with fresh grads!”
Yeap Eu Juan, Swimin12

“I am confident that any randomly-selected ten-year-old from Acton would have succeeded instantly where at least some MIT graduates failed.”
Chris Tock, Entrepreneur & Social Media Specialist

Our Mission

We believe each person who enters our doors deserves to find a calling and change the world.

What makes Acton Academy different?
  1. Young people doing challenging work at their own pace.
  2. Collaborating on real-world projects.
  3. Earning points for effort and badges for mastery.
  4. Sharing learning in a tightly bound community.
  5. Using the latest technology to master reading, writing and math.
  6. On a Hero’s Journey, with challenges, adventures, fellow travellers and guides.

The Hero’s Journey

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Our Philosophy

We believe
  • clear thinking leads to good decisions,
  • good decisions lead to the right habits,
  • the right habits forge character,
  • and character determines destiny.

Learner-driven communities run by young heroes

As part of a global network of 300+ Learner Driven Communities, young learners self-manage and self-govern their studios. They use 21st Century skills to tackle real-world quests, inspired by classic heroes in tightly bound communities.

Learn About Our Studios
Spark (ages 4 – 7)
Discovery (ages 7 – 11)
Adventure Launchpad (ages 11 & above)

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