Autodidacticism or self-education is education without the guidance of masters or institutions. Generally, an autodidact is an individual who chooses the subject they will study, their studying material, and the studying rhythm and time. An autodidact may or may not have formal education, and their study may be either a complement or an alternative to it. Many notable contributions have been made by autodidacts.
Christian Brothers Academy (CBA) is a private Catholic college preparatory school in suburban Syracuse, New York run by the Brothers of the Christian Schools, founded by St. John Baptist de La Salle. Located within the Roman Catholic Diocese of Syracuse, the school has more than 750 students in grades seven through twelve. It was founded in 1900 by the Christian Brothers, who still run the school, though most of the teachers are laity. In 1960, it moved from its original site on Willow Street in downtown Syracuse to its current location in suburban Dewitt on Randall Road. CBA was a boys-only school until September 1987. CBA opened to girls after Syracuse's all-girls school, The Franciscan Academy, closed and many of those parents actively lobbied to have CBA accept female students.
Baptist Lui Ming Choi Secondary School (BLMCSS) is a secondary school in Sha Tin, Hong Kong, near Lek Yuen Estate. It was established in 1978 by the Hong Kong Baptist Convention. Situated in the new town of Sha Tin, the school is a co-educational grammar school offering education at the first to sixth form levels education in Hong Kong. English is the major medium of instruction whereas Cantonese are used for subjects like Chinese Language, Chinese History, Chinese Literature, Liberal Studies, Visual Arts, Physical Education. In junior forms, Mandarin Chinese is also taught. The school has mission in providing an all-round education based on Christian values by nurturing their moral, intellectual, physical, social, aesthetic and spiritual skills, knowledge and attitude.
The Tripura Baptist Christian Union (TBCU) is the largest Christian Groups in the Indian state of Tripura. It has its head office in Agartala, the state capital. The TBCU is affiliated to the Asia Pacific Baptist Federation (APBF) and the Baptist World Alliance (BWA). It is also a member church in the North East India Christian Council (NEICC), a regional church body of the National Council of Churches in India (NCCI). As of 2015, TBCU had 84,795 members in 845 churches.
The United States Military Academy Preparatory School (USMAPS), sometimes referred to as West Point Prep, is a preparatory school for the United States Military Academy (USMA). Located in West Point, New York, its official mission is "to provide academic, military and physical instruction in a moral-ethical military environment to prepare and motivate candidates for success at the United States Military Academy."
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Christian Brothers Academy is a private Catholic college preparatory junior and senior high school for boys founded in 1859 by the De La Salle Christian Brothers. Christian Brothers Academy is located in the town of Colonie, New York near the Albany International Airport on a 126-acre (0.51 km2) campus built in 1998. Christian Brothers Academy is independently run by a board of trustees. The school is known for its academic and athletic programs, and has had a 100% college acceptance rate since 1980. The school's athletic program also boasts numerous athletic titles. Christian Brothers Academy educates 550 students in grades 5-12 from 49 different school districts throughout the Capital Region.
New Braunfels Christian Academy (NBCA) is a private preschool - 12th grade Christian school located in New Braunfels, Texas in the United States. NBCA is an independent, non-denominational school that serves the area as Comal County's largest private educational institution. Founded in 1981, NBCA is regarded as one of the leading schools in the area. Its mission is one of academic excellence combined with a strong code of morality and personal integrity in a caring Christian environment. In keeping with this holistic view of the student learning environment, various after-school programs promote student development, including athletic programs, choir, religious studies and monitored study time. Students are given opportunities to develop leadership skills through clubs and student organizations. NBCA receives day students from preschool to grade 12. The school is located in New Braunfels, Texas, south of Austin, and north of San Antonio.
The University of Georgia is a university founded in 2004 in Tbilisi, Georgia.
The Texas Academy of Leadership in the Humanities is a residential high school supported by disciplines of the humanities located at Lamar University in Beaumont, Texas. The Academy is one of only two residential programs for gifted and talented high school students recognized by the Texas State Legislature. The other residential program is the Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science. The dual-credit program, established by the Texas Legislature in 1993, allows high school juniors and seniors to attend college level classes in order to complete their high school requirements, while at the same time gaining credits that must be accepted by any Texas public college and are transferable to other universities subject to each university’s transfer regulations.
Riverdale Baptist School is a private Christian school located in Upper Marlboro, Maryland. It serves students ranging in grade levels from Pre-K through 12th grade. It is located in Prince George's County, Maryland, and accredited both through Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools and the Association of Christian Schools International.
Northrise University is a private, Christian, university in Ndola, Zambia in Sub-Saharan Africa. It was founded in 2003 by Dr Moffat Zimba and Mrs Doreen Zimba.
Cristo Rey Jesuit College Preparatory of Houston is a Roman Catholic secondary school located on 6700 Mount Carmel Drive in Houston, Texas, United States. It was founded by the New Orleans Province of the Society of Jesus and continues to be a sponsored work of the Jesuits. It is a part of the Cristo Rey Network and also affiliated with the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston. Father T.J. Martinez, S.J., was the founding president.
Trinity Classical School is a private, classical Christian school offering college-preparatory, Christian education for grades pre-Kindergarten through Twelfth Grade and is one of approximately 25 University-style schools in Texas.
Fox College of Business is a private business college in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. Fox provides business programs including diploma, certificate, seminar, workshop and custom corporate training. The motto of the college is "Stop at Perfection".
Kwara Football Academy (KFA), an initiative of the Kwara State Governor, Dr. Bukola Saraki was opened by the President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Issa Hayatou in 2005. The Academy’s focus is on skill development. It is open to all regardless of place of origin. The Academy currently has seven coaches who are all former international football players with coaching certificates.
Liberty Baptist School, formerly United Baptist, was established in September, 1968, in San Jose, CA with an enrollment of ten pupils with Mrs. Cherie Noel as principal and teacher. Liberty Baptist School is accredited through the Western Association of Schools and Colleges and the American Association of Christian Schools.
Canarias Basketball Academy is a basketball institute based in Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain.
InterAmerican Academy of Guayaquil (IAA) is an American International school in Guayaquil, Ecuador, serving two years through grade 12. It is located in Puerto Azul on the way to the beach from Guayaquil.
Calvary Christian Academy (CCA) is a private Christian school located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida in Broward County. It was established as an outreach of Calvary Chapel Fort Lauderdale, one of the largest and fastest growing megachurches in the United States, in 2000. CCA provides education from Pre-K3 through 12th grade. A full-time daycare is also operated all year. The school is accredited with the Association of Christian Schools International. The student population totals to more than 1,700 and the student teacher ratio is 12:1.
