Our History
Our Story
Founded in 2006 by Bryan Levy-Young, The Study Academy emerged from a vision for an educational experience that catered to the individual. Levy-Young’s background as a family therapist, camp director, children’s television writer, chairperson of Fashion Cares, and school director fueled his desire to create a school that balanced academic excellence with an understanding of students’ social and emotional needs.
The Study Academy’s guiding principle is that every student learns differently. This philosophy translates into a small-class environment where teachers act as mentors, tailoring their approach to each student’s unique learning style and strengths. The school fosters a supportive atmosphere with high academic standards that prioritises personal growth skill development.
TSA’s student body in 2008, as included in our first yearbook.
Today, The Study Academy remains a Toronto staple for students in grades 3 through 12 seeking a progressive and personalised approach to education. The school’s commitment to understanding the “whole child” continues to guide its mission of nurturing well-rounded individuals equipped for academic and personal success.
2006
The Study opens as an elementary school at Birch Avenue, with five students
Founder: Bryan Levy-Young, Principal: Jason Krell
2008
First school inspection to start offering high school credits
2010
TSA moves to Glebe Road East
2012
Organisational restructuring to not-for-profit
Name changes to “The Study Academy”
2017
- School expansion with Upper School move to Yonge Street (2040)
- First school membership in the Independent and Private School Forum
2018
First writing of AP® exams
2019
Student body surpasses 100
2021
Successfully accredited by Cognia
2022
Bradley Gunter ascends to Lower School Principal
2023
- School expansion of footprint on Yonge Street (2030)
- Initiation of the first parent council
TSA’s student body in 2018.