Company summary
Our Mission
With the rapid advancement of AI and evolving global industries, the younger generation's future is marked by "uncertainty." The OECD and McKinsey & Company have both emphasized that critical thinking is essential for the future workforce but is currently underdeveloped. Ascent Academy was founded to cultivate young leaders capable of navigating this uncertainty and addressing global challenges.
Our approach focuses on developing critical thinking through English-based debate, reading, and writing. Rather than rote memorization, we center our curriculum on global social issues, encouraging logical reasoning, analysis, and discussion. We partner with social organizations for high school students to offer leadership programs that integrate soft skills and real-world project implementation, fostering both practical and social impact.
Our teachers, with diverse international backgrounds, genuinely care about students' growth. Beyond academic training, we help students discover their potential and self-worth, guiding them to become future leaders with a mission to change the world.
Work environment
Company Overview
Ascent Academy is the leader in English-based critical thinking education in Taiwan. We offer English debate and academic writing courses, training students in critical thinking, issue analysis, and leadership. In addition to our physical classrooms in Taipei Arena, Tianmu, Linkou, and Hsinchu, we also collaborate with schools to provide in-house courses. Currently, we have around 400+ students enrolled.
Ascent Academy Culture
"Everyone feels accomplished and fulfilled." — Despite our rapid growth, we care about the development and well-being of each team member. Tyler Prochazka and I treat our colleagues as friends and are happy to help with personal and work-related matters. The atmosphere among coworkers is harmonious, with mutual support and appreciation of each other's strengths. We aim to grow together, creating meaningful lives and making a positive impact.