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Our Ethos

At Cardiff Academy, we strive to deliver world-class education to each student who walks through our doors. Our curriculum design aims to support and motivate students and teachers to reach their full potential. By fostering collaboration and independence, our students readily enquire and work together to construct meaning from their experiences. Our aim is for each student to develop into a well-rounded, moral, confident, and autonomous person, and to provide them with the opportunities, skills, knowledge, and understanding to make a real difference in the world.

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Parents

What parents and students have come to realise since we first set up in 1999 is that Cardiff Academy is an institution that puts the child first. What they have discovered here is an educational ethos that respects the individual. As a result, all students at Cardiff Academy are given the chance to show what they can do under the best possible circumstances and in the knowledge that, no matter what happens, we will always be there to support them. This is a powerful message and one which is being increasingly recognised by students in Cardiff and beyond every year.

The Academy

Our small class sizes are fundamental to delivering our educational goals. With an average class size of 6, Cardiff Academy offers a learning environment where each student can thrive and reach their full potential. Opposed to many other schools, this environment ensures that students always have a productive learning space in which to focus, free from the distractions which can be common in larger groups. Teachers can progress through each course at an accelerated rate, whilst also having the time to provide meaningful one-to-one support and feedback to each student.
Classes
When students start their studies at Cardiff Academy, we begin to plan their journey with us. During induction, students meet with a member of the leadership team to discuss their interests, goals, learning preferences and particular areas where they may need support, all of which are used to create an individual profile. The profile provides information which is essential for our teachers to provide the very best teaching to each student, as it is the foundation for a student’s individual learning plan. The plan is updated regularly throughout a student’s journey with us, cumulating in a learning experience which is always tailored, for each individual, to be as meaningful as possible.
PLanning
The teachers at Cardiff Academy are experts in their fields, with a multitude of experiences both in teaching and in industry. This means that our teachers are excellent at delivering and assessing their subjects and have a breadth of understanding outside each specified course, which inspires students to think about the big picture. Our students have always asked insightful questions, knowing that their teacher has the ability to answer each of them precisely, and empowers them to ask even more. It motivates them to further hypothesise and think outside the box, sparking many interesting debates within classes.
Experts
The landscape of education is ever changing and, as such, Cardiff Academy’s teachers are required to keep up to date with the most recent advances in learning approaches and theories. Paramount to this is the amount of digital tools and resources which are used to provide students with opportunities for more meaningful learning. All of our staff are trained in using educational technology for this purpose, and students appreciate the diversity and effectiveness of these varied approaches.
Inovation

Explore Our Online Courses

Cardiff Academy offer a variety of courses for various levels of Education. Please use the links below to find out more about each course.

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FOUNDATION PROGRAMME

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PRE-MASTERS

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ENGLISH LANGUAGE

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Enrichment

At Cardiff Academy, we offer a variety of enrichment activities to help develop our students, both academically and socially. Academic challenges, workshops, work experience, and talks by visiting professionals, all seek to diversify our students’ understanding of the world and support them to grow as individuals. There are a range of regular clubs, activities, and events, held at Cardiff Academy, many of which are organised and run by our students themselves, which creates a real sense of community within our walls.

Future

Our goal is to provide the very best education to our students so that their futures can be bright. We do not see this preparation as purely academic, although this is, of course, an important factor, rather we focus on developing a student’s whole persona. After all, a student’s academic qualities do not define their entire character, and it is their other facets which make them who they are, and who they could be in the future.

What our Alumni say

Faith

The teaching at Cardiff Academy is unmatched. The staff are kind, caring, and deeply committed to their students’ success. The atmosphere is incredibly motivating and supportive, which helped me achieve my full potential. I was able to secure a place in medicine — something I couldn’t have done without their incredible help.
Medicine - Keele

Callum

My experience at Cardiff Academy was outstanding. The school spirit and welcoming atmosphere made each day enjoyable. The teachers are highly skilled and deliver top-quality lessons. For two years, it truly felt like a family. Fellow students were always friendly and approachable, making the whole environment supportive and uplifting.
Aerospace Engineering - Cambridge

Connor

Small class sizes at Cardiff Academy made the transition from GCSE to A-Level much smoother. Teachers offered excellent support, and the calm, focused environment helped me concentrate on my studies. The UCAS guidance was exceptional — I received support through every step of the application process, which made a huge difference in my university journey.
French and Politics - Exeter

Connor

As an international student, studying at Cardiff Academy was an incredible experience. I felt welcomed from day one, both by teachers and fellow students. The academy offered strong academic support and a warm, encouraging environment. It was the perfect place to study abroad and gave me the confidence and tools to thrive in the UK.
Actuarial Mathematics - Manchester

Elis

Cardiff Academy helped me reach my full academic potential. The teachers were always encouraging, and the small, close-knit learning environment made a big difference. Everyone was like-minded, friendly, and motivated. I’m truly thankful for the support I received during my time there — it shaped both my studies and personal growth.
Mathematics - Exeter

Ellie

Studying at Cardiff Academy helped me achieve all my academic goals. The supportive and motivating environment made a huge difference. Teachers were consistently encouraging, and the culture of learning was very positive. It laid the foundation for my successful transition into university and gave me the skills to continue excelling.
Physiotherapy - Birmingham

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