OUR CREATIVE TEAM
Jamie Lane
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Max Johnson
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Jesse Neimus
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Drew Carlyle
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HOW SMART ACADEMY WORKS
Smart Academy brings together different educational formats for children and families
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group classes
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online courses with guided learning formats
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video courses that can be watched anytime
All courses are designed as part of one educational ecosystem
Video courses
growing learning library
This library will be gradually expanded with new topics and materials.
We create these courses so that children and parents can access thoughtful, high-quality educational resources regardless of location or schedule.
Many of these courses are designed for families growing up between cultures, to support adaptation and integration after relocation.
Creative Development
We believe creativity is an essential part of integration and personal growth.. Through creative and cultural projects, children learn to express themselves,connect with others and take pride in their identity. Even when it is formed between cultures.
Learning Support
We support learning during periods of transition: relocation, adaptation to new school systems and languages. Our programs help children and parents navigate learning without pressure,focusing on understanding, continuity and emotional stability.
Empowering Futures
We create educational programs that help children and families adapt to new realities. Smart Academy supports children growing up between cultures and languages, helping them build confidence, flexibility and a sense of direction in a changing world.
SKILLSET
This Is How We Create Transformation
Family-centered approach
We work with children and parents together, recognising that learning and adaptation happen within the family system.
Cultural sensitivity
We create educational environments that respect different cultural backgrounds, languages and experiences.
Adaptation-focused learning
We design courses that respond to real-life situations faced by families after relocation.
Multiple learning formats
We combine group classes, online courses and video libraries to fit different family needs and rhythms.
Practical life foundations
Our programs focus on skills that support everyday life: communication, decision-making, independence and cooperation.
Our Values
Understanding
We take time to understand each child’s background, language and learning context
Flexibility
We adapt programs to different ages, experiences and stages of integration
Practicality
Learning is connected to real situations children and families face every day
Integrity
We are transparent about what our programs offer and how they work
Support
We create a safe and respectful space where families feel supported during periods of change
Support Our Projects
A significant part of Smart Academy's materials is created free of charge, so that parents and children can access quality educational resources regardless of circumstances.
We create educational formats for children growing up between cultures, to support families in the process of adaptation and integration after relocation
Your donation will help us continue working on free video courses and developing programmes for children and families.
You can support Smart Academy with a one-time or recurring donation.
Donations are accepted through the non-profit Synthesis Open Gate Portugal Association and go towards developing children's educational projects.
* A donation does not require membership in the Association.
