With the intention of giving kids a top-notch education, BRAC Academy was formally opened in Chattogram, Noakhali, and Jashore. BRAC Academy is striving to satisfy the increasing need for high-quality education by emphasizing children’s entire development. As an alternative to the nation’s pricey private schools, the academy seeks to provide middle-class families with a high-quality, reasonably priced education.
Asif Saleh, Executive Director of BRAC, officially opened the BRAC Academy in Jashore on Tuesday, January 13, at Laldighi Para in Jashore town. He gave the kids new books at the ceremony.
Earlier, the academy was inaugurated on 11 January on Islamia Road in Noakhali Sadar, on 10 January in the Chandgaon residential area of Chattogram city, and on 8 January in Dakshinkhan, Dhaka. BRAC Academy is also set to begin its operations in Sylhet later this month.
Speaking at the inauguration ceremony of BRAC Academy in Jashore, Asif Saleh said that BRAC Academy seeks to lay the foundation for nurturing skilled, responsible citizens with strong human values. To keep up with the times, an education system is needed that enables children not only to acquire the skills and competencies required to thrive in society, but also to grow into individuals grounded in ethical values. He added that, following extensive research, BRAC Academy’s curriculum has been carefully designed to foster innovative thinking, creativity, and leadership qualities among children, while placing equal emphasis on joyful learning that allows them to learn through play. Through this approach, BRAC Academy is dedicated to shaping children as responsible citizens, preparing them to compete confidently with their peers anywhere in the world.
In his closing remarks, Safi Rahman Khan, Director of BRAC’s Education, Skills Development and Migration Programmes, said that, despite the growing emphasis on homework, examinations, textbooks, and guides in the country’s education system, children’s skills and capacity for independent thinking have not developed significantly. BRAC Academy seeks to nurture children in a way that enables them to think freely and apply their innovative potential.
At the inauguration ceremony, Niveen Reza, Head of Social Enterprise at BRAC’s Education Programme; Md. Abu Saeed, Divisional Manager (Khulna) of the Regulatory Affairs Unit; and Dr Md Abu Bakar Siddique spoke on behalf of the parents. Guests at the event enjoyed cultural performances presented by the academy’s students. Prior to this, guests explored the entire campus.
The first branch of BRAC Academy was launched in Cumilla in 2019. It is currently operating in Cumilla, Bogura, Rajshahi, Dhaka, Chattogram, Noakhali and Jashore. BRAC Academy primarily works to provide affordable, quality education for children in district towns and urban areas. It was shared at the event that there are plans to establish BRAC Academy in 30 districts by 2030.
BRAC Academy offers primary education from Play Group to Grade Five for children aged four years and above. It follows a bilingual Bangla–English system, with a strong focus on Bangla while gradually introducing English through age-appropriate activities, enabling students to develop effective communication skills in both languages.
Placing special emphasis on values-based education, BRAC Academy fosters curiosity for learning among students while nurturing respect and a sense of responsibility to help them grow into successful individuals. Alongside the national curriculum, the academy supports students in developing essential life skills.
BRAC Academy aims to prepare the younger generation for future leadership roles. It is working towards building a child-centred and affordable education network across all regions of Bangladesh. The academy’s learning materials are developed in line with global standards while being contextualised to the realities of Bangladesh.
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