Classical Education

A classical education is a conscious return to the ancient goal of education: to teach children to think and learn for themselves by imparting to them the tools of learning. At its heart, our school’s education is liberal arts focused and founded on the history, philosophy, culture and languages of Western civilization.

By utilizing proven methods of curriculum, our classical academy enables students to become critical thinkers and able communicators. We equip students with the tools of learning that enable them to master anything in life.

Progression

Our K-5 education emphasizes core knowledge of each subject through intensive instruction in reading, development of key writing skills, and mastery of language arts.

As students mature into middle and high school the focus shifts to critical thinking, effective communication, and analysis of great ideas through the study of "great books."

Far Beyond Vocational

The Liberal Arts approach at Paideia Academy of Knoxville goes far beyond the vocational, technical and professional training of most contemporary education. Our classical, Christian education addresses the heart and soul of a student as well as the mind.
The student’s whole person is shaped as they interact with great thinkers and writers of our past. A school focusing on classical education cultivates the timeless virtues of truth, goodness, beauty, wisdom, and eloquence.