FACT
The Future Academy of Critical Thinking (FACT) is a visionary institution that reimagines growth through personalized learning and holistic development. At the heart of FACT's philosophy are the values and experiences of its Founder, Jad Atik, and his family.
With an unwavering dedication to nurturing young minds and fostering a culture of creative thoughtful inquiry, Jad has embarked on a mission to redefine standards through FACT's leading-edge approach.
His experience, spanning both traditional and self-taught pioneering approaches, grants him a unique perspective on the crying needs of today’s developing young generation.
Lorraine Atik
Co-Founder
Jad Atik
Jad Atik
Director and Founder
His advocacy for cutting-edge methods, interdisciplinary topics, and holistic children development is poised to reshape the landscape for those who understand the stakes and upcoming challenges rapidly shaping up on the horizon.
He is unwavering in his commitment to the FACT Personalized model as the best method for providing a concept that ignites creativity, nurtures curiosity, and instills resilience in students.
While possessing over 30 years in the fields of sciences, maths, finance, and education, his journey towards establishing FACT has been significantly shaped by the influence of his wife, Lorraine Atik who has been a steadfast proponent of holistic living, advocating for the harmonious balance of mind, body, and spirit. Her dedication to holistic well-being has deeply influenced the tenet of FACT, where students not only acquire tools, methods and knowledge but also develop into well-rounded individuals.
Their children Mickaël, Nicholas, and Daniel, serve as living embodiments of FACT's philosophy. These young adults not only exemplify the principles of FACT but also play an active role in shaping its future.
As active teachers and mentors at FACT, they inspire fellow children to explore their intellectual and creative boundaries and embrace critical thinking.
Together, the Atik family and the entire FACT community are on a collective journey toward awakening to the limitless potential of personalized learning, holistic development, the transformative power of creativity, communication, and critical thinking.
Those who join us at FACT will embark on an extraordinary voyage, where together, we will nurture innovation, curiosity, and critical thinking while guiding our children onto solid grounds and into the future.
PERSONALIZED LEARNING
Personalized learning is a transformative approach that recognizes the uniqueness of each child's journey. It tailors learning to individual needs, pace, and interests, fostering a dynamic and inclusive environment. All in all, students become active architects of their own paths. This approach instills a lifelong love for understanding, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. It celebrates individuality, promoting a deeper mastering of subjects while cultivating self-confidence and a thirst for knowledge.
Here's how personalized learning will unfold at our Academy:
1. Customized Pathways: Children embark on a journey that aligns with their strengths, passions, and goals. They have the freedom to choose subjects and projects that resonate with their interests, making their experience engaging and meaningful.
2. Flexible Pace: In this model, children progress at their own pace giving them a sense of confidence and security with the removed pressure to keep up with a pre-determined timeline. As a result, children progress intuitively much faster and assimilate much better what they are focused on learning.
3. Diverse Learning Styles: Recognizing that students have varied understanding styles, it offers a range of instructional approaches, including visual, auditory, and experiential methods, ensuring that every child grasps concepts effectively.
4. Project-Based: Children will engage in hands-on projects and real-world applications of acquired methods, enhancing critical thinking, problem-solving, and collaboration skills. This approach connects understanding to practical scenarios, making it more relevant.
5. Children Agency: We show children to take ownership of their development, by actively participating in setting their own objectives, monitoring their progress, and reflecting on their experiences. This fosters responsibility and a sense of empowerment.
6. Assessment and Feedback: Assessment methods shift from traditional methods to a blend of formative and summative assessments. Children receive timely feedback, enabling them to track their growth and make improvements.
8. Holistic Development: Personalized Learning encompasses social, emotional, and character development. Children engage in activities that nurture well-rounded personalities.
9. Guides, mentors, and facilitators, nurture children’s love for improving while providing the necessary guidance and resources.
Jessalyn
Communication
Isabelle
Communication
Manuela
Logic
Pedro
Logic
Aliser
Movement + Improvisation
Vladimir
Visual Arts
Games + Phys. Ed.
Academic Coordinator
Galina
Piano Instructor
Magda
Leader, Explorers
Our Team
Mickaël
Music Director
Nicholas
Piano Instructor
“Our children need not be taught what to think or even how to think but rather to
just think period."