Adira Strong is the signature mindset of Adira Academy. It is built through all three interconnected spaces at Adira Academy: Bright, Edge, and Care.

Bright focuses on instructional excellence, Edge connects learning to life, career, and community, and Care provides the wellbeing infrastructure that supports each student’s development. Together, they help students grow towards the Adira Strong Values.

Adira Strong Values

  • What it looks like in daily life

    Own your learning by setting goals, actively seeking feedback, and making informed choices.

  • What it looks like in daily life

    Turn challenges into stepping-stones through consistent reflection and grit.

  • What it looks like in daily life

    Propose and lead initiatives such as clubs/projects, contribute actively in student forums, councils, or internships. Advocate for collective wellbeing in a constructive way.

  • What it looks like in daily life

    Apply Adira-honed skills in external/professional contexts, demonstrate continuous learning through courses, certifications, or self-study. Connecting present activities/achievements to long-term goals.

  • What it looks like in daily life

    Using AI/Adira’s SLM purposefully to strengthen understanding, experimenting with prompts and iterating to improve outputs. Staying updated about emerging tools and future trends.

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applicants
300+
schools
140+
students to each Advisor
6 or 7
work-study placements
3 to 6 months

Our Mission

Our mission is to empower promising young women from disadvantaged backgrounds with world-class higher education, mentorship, and emerging career pathways, equipping them to excel, uplift communities, and drive systemic change.

Adira's Two Stage Model

A transformative two-stage learning model designed to equip young women with the skills and knowledge to thrive.

Lower School: Foundation & AccelerationUpper School: Full-Time Immersive Learning
Time Commitment15-20 hours per week40-50 hours per week
EnrollmentStudents remain in their regular schoolsFull-time at Adira Academy
Grades8, 9 & 1011 & 12
Focus Areas
  • Learning how to learn
  • Self-paced, mastery-based education
  • Strong academic foundations
  • Critical thinking and dialogue
  • 4 days of academics + 1-2 days of work-study
  • NIOS + SAT + AP + Seminar Courses
  • Career exposure sessions
  • Passion projects