Forming Hearts and Minds for Christ
A classical, Christ-centred, and collaborative education rooted in truth, goodness, and beauty.
About Us
At Nicene Classical Academy, we believe that education is more than academics—it is the shaping of the whole person. Guided by a biblical worldview, we unite faith and learning, equipping students to see every subject as a reflection of God’s wisdom and design. Through time-tested classical methods and a unique partnership between home and school, we cultivate a love of learning, train students to think and speak with clarity, and foster Christlike character that endures for a lifetime.
Partnership & Excellence
Nicene Classical Academy (K-Gr 12) partners with parents to form a new generation of leaders and thinkers who not only excel academically but are also equipped to live purposeful lives rooted in faith and dedicated to serving others.
Kindergarten
Half day on Monday
Grammar
(Grades 1–6)
One full day on Monday
Dialectic & Rhetoric
(Grades 7–12)
Two full days on Monday and Thursday
Christ-Centred
We believe that faith and academics are inseparable. Our vision is to cultivate students who view all of reality through a biblical lens, seeing history, science, and the arts as expressions of God’s truth, goodness, and beauty. We seek to foster in our students a deep love for learning as an act of worship, pointing them to Christ as the ultimate source of all knowledge and virtue.
Classical
Our vision is to empower students with the tools for lifelong learning. We use time-tested classical methods, including the Trivium (Grammar, Logic, and Rhetoric), to equip students to reason wisely and speak eloquently. Through the study of logic, students obtain the ability to analyze information, evaluate arguments, and form sound, independent conclusions. By immersing them in a “feast” of living books and the Great Conversation, we aim to inspire a genuine curiosity and a lifelong delight in learning that goes far beyond rote memorization.
Collaborative
We see education as a shared journey between home and school. Our unique education model—combining structured community days with flexible at-home learning—is designed to strengthen the family unit and empower parents as crucial partners in their children’s formation. Our vision is to create a vibrant community where families and educators work together to foster whole-person development, nurturing students who are academically strong and virtuous in character.
Begin with the end in mind… Portrait of a Nicene Classical Academy Graduate
We aim to equip children to flourish throughout their lives by nurturing character that empowers them to be wise, productive, and thoughtful members of their communities. Below, you’ll find an outline of the qualities we seek to cultivate in our graduates.
Loves God Supremely
In obedience to Christ’s declaration of the greatest commandment, the graduate loves the Lord his God with all his heart, soul, mind, and strength (Mark 12:30). He knows the God of the Old and New Testament Scriptures personally—as Savior, Redeemer, and King—and treasures Him above all else. His chief end is to glorify God and enjoy Him forever, shaping every aspect of life.
Rightly Ordered Affections
In pursuit of rightly ordered affections, he esteems the true, the good, and the beautiful—knowing that these transcendental realities are found perfectly in the person of Jesus Christ. The graduate pursues the cardinal virtues—prudence, justice, fortitude, and temperance—alongside the theological virtues of faith, hope, and love. These virtues, rooted in classical philosophy and fulfilled in Christ, form the foundation of a life marked by humility, honesty, integrity, and a steadfast commitment to righteousness.
Reasons Wisely and Speaks Eloquently
Equipped with a strong foundation in formal logic and rhetoric, this graduate excels at building and articulating compelling arguments. Their communication is marked by clarity, humility, and grace. Their intellect is grounded in truth, shaped by the Scriptures, and profoundly enriched by classical thought, all so they can bear witness to Christ and build others up in love.
Loves His Neighbour Sacrificially
In keeping with the second greatest commandment, the graduate earnestly seeks to love others as himself (Mark 12:31). Rooted in the love of Christ, he endeavors to obey the biblical call to serve, forgive, and honor all people, bearing witness to the grace and mercy of the Gospel.
Loves Learning as an Act of Worship
Formed by the classical tradition and broadly read in the great works of Civilization and the Church, the graduate delights in learning. He sees the pursuit of wisdom and knowledge as a means of loving God with the mind and responding in wonder to the created order.
Serves Faithfully in the Church and Community
The graduate understands that his education is not for self-advancement, but for service to Christ and His Kingdom. He uses his God-given gifts to strengthen the body of Christ, to participate in the Great Commission, and to serve the world in love and truth.
Possesses the Tools of Lifelong Learning
Trained in the classical liberal arts, the graduate has been equipped with the foundational tools of learning—grammar, logic, and rhetoric. With these tools, he is prepared to pursue any vocation or field of study to which God calls him, with confidence, curiosity, and humility.
