At The Academy of 21st Century Learning, we refuse to let your child be outpaced. By weaving Entrepreneurship and the Arts into our rigorous S.T.E².A.M. framework, we empower students to solve complex problems. We don't just teach subjects; we architect the leaders and innovators who will command the industries of a future that hasn’t even been imagined.
STE²AM:
A Holistic Educational Approach for the 21st Century
STE²AM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Entrepreneurship, Art, and Math) is an interdisciplinary approach that emphasizes real-world problem-solving and equips students with essential skills for the modern workforce. By integrating arts, entrepreneurship, and interpersonal skills into traditional STEM fields, STE²AM promotes creativity, innovation, and adaptability. This inclusive framework prepares students to become versatile problem-solvers in an ever-changing world.
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STEM-Certified
The Academy of 21st Century Learning is one of only TWO STEM schools in the state of California certified by Cognia. Our STEM-curriculum is multifaceted and interdisciplinary.
Individualized Learning
The Academy’s experienced and passionate faculty teaches to the needs of the individual student, rather than the varied needs of the class as a whole.
Small Classes
Ignite your child's passion for learning! Academy of 21st Century Learning, Vacaville's leading private STE²AM school, fosters creativity with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio for deep exploration.
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HANDS-ON LEARNING
Experience the future of education at The Academy of 21st Century Learning! Our project-based STE²AM curriculum integrates coding, robotics, and creative design, allowing students to solve real-world challenges and develop essential 21st-century skills.
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SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL AWARENESS
Social-emotional awareness empowers budding scholars to understand the diverse perspectives and emotions of others, providing a human-centered foundation for their intellectual and technological pursuits. By learning to read social cues and practice empathy, students transform from individual learners into collaborative leaders who use modern tools to effect positive global change. Ultimately, this integration ensures that as students work hard to succeed in a tech-driven world, they remain rooted in the compassion and respect necessary to navigate and improve the human experience.
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TEACHING GRIT & RESILIENCE
Teaching grit and resilience involves fostering a growth mindset, encouraging perseverance through challenges, and reframing failure as feedback.
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CELEBRATING CULTURES
Celebrating cultures at school means actively honoring the diverse traditions, languages, and histories of every student to create an environment where everyone feels truly seen and respected. This practice is vital because it fosters a deep sense of belonging, which directly boosts student mental health and academic engagement. By embracing these differences, schools prepare students for a globalized world while replacing fear and bias with curiosity and mutual empathy.ption goes here
Foreign languages
Spanish
Teaching Spanish at The Academy enhances students' global communication skills, preparing them for diverse career opportunities in an interconnected world. It also fosters cultural empathy and cognitive flexibility, aligning with the school's innovative STE²AM curriculum.
Mandarin
Teaching Mandarin at The Academy helps young students connect with people from a major world culture, making them ready for a global future. It also boosts their brainpower and teaches them to appreciate different ways of life, fitting perfectly with the school's fun STE²AM learning.
Entrepreneurship
The journey to leadership starts earlier at The Academy. Beginning in third grade, we integrate entrepreneurial thinking into the very fabric of our STE²AM framework. This early immersion nurtures a rare blend of creative grit and deep empathy, empowering young innovators to embrace every challenge as an opportunity in an ever-evolving landscape.
2025 SOLANO COUNTY SCIENCE & ENGINEERING FAIR
The Solano Science and Engineering Fair (SCSEF) offers students in grades 3-12 an exciting opportunity to showcase their scientific and engineering projects across various categories.
A+ Overall Niche Grade · Private · K-8 VACAVILLE, CA
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Rating 5 out of 5
We love this school so much! Small class sizes, personalized care, challenging curriculum for our child who needs intellectual stimulation beyond worksheets and computer games. The classes that are offered here are above and beyond- Coding, Entrepreneurship, Robotics, Music, Mandarin, Art, etc. The clubs and extra curricular are amazing! We give this school a 5 star rating for the overall offerings and wonderful teachers who push the students to reach their potential!
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Rating 5 out of 5
Small classes, focus in each student, kids learn and a fun environment. The best PE classes in the whole county....it's amazing!! Engineering and coding are great. Mandarin and Spanish as well.
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Rating 5 out of 5
We've been incredibly impressed with our child's experience at The Academy of 21st Century Learning. The small class sizes ensures that our child receives personalized attention and ample opportunities for growth.
Our child is developing critical thinking, problem-solving, communication, and multi-lingual abilities that will undoubtedly serve them well in the future. The emphasis on current technology integration, and project-based learning makes education both exciting and relevant.
Beyond academics, we appreciate the school's emphasis on character development. The values instilled in the students create a positive and respectful learning community.
If you're looking for a school that truly cares about your child's education and well-being, The Academy of 21st Century Learning is an excellent choice. We're confident that our child is receiving a well-rounded education that will prepare him for success. We wholeheartedly recommend it!
STE²AM:
Where imagination meets innovation.
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