Enhancing the brainās capacity to learn
Adults (18 and up)
The adult programs are designed to help those with learning or attention difficulties enhance their capacity to excel at post-secondary school and in their career.
When people struggle with activities like reading, mathematics, or problem-solving, the pathways in their brain that process this information can be weak or overactive.
For some, this leads to mild learning and attention difficulties, and for others, more pronounced learning disabilities like dyslexia or dyscalculia.
We offer 19 different Arrowsmith cognitive exercises that strengthen the specific pathways in the brain we use for learning, performing tasks and more!
Our School
Eaton Arrowsmith Academy in Vancouver BC, (Canada) offers an inclusive and motivating classroom environment for adults to address learning and attention difficulties and disabilities.
Visit our online page for at-home learning options.
VANCOUVER, BC
660C Leg-in-Boot Square
Phone: (604) 264-8327
Fax: (604) 222-8327
PART-TIME PROGRAM
4 HOURS A WEEK (8 MONTHS)
Our 4 Hours A Week program runs two days a week, two hours a day. Students will work on one cognitive exercise during this time, based on their individualized needs.
Contact us regarding additional schedule options at Eaton Arrowsmith Academy in Vancouver.
COGNITIVE ASSESSMENTS
Upon enrollment, students will receive a full cognitive brain profile (Arrowsmith Assessment) which measures baseline levels in a range of cognitive areas. Progress is tracked daily, and reports are provided throughout the year. A second cognitive assessment is provided at the end of the school year to assess change in underfunctioning areas and plan for future programming.
PROGRAM DURATION
It takes time and repetition for the brain to strengthen and grow neural pathways! Our adult part time program is offered from October through May (Part Time), but students are also welcome to join throughout the year as space allows.
Arrowsmith program length is individualized to each student, based on their rate of progress and their overall cognitive profile.
Our goal is to help students strengthen their brains, building a stronger foundation with which to enter the post-secondary and workforce world.
PROGRAM FEES & SCHEDULE
Please see the downloadable chart below for tuition fees for each program. Payment plans are available.
Questions?
Visit our Frequently Asked Questions section below.
INTENSIVE PROGRAM
Our six-week Cognitive Intensive Program (CIP) runs Monday to Friday, six hours a day. This program is an accelerated offering of the Symbol Relations exercise. This program is also offered in the summer, check out our Summer Page.
The Symbol Relations cognitive function is responsible for processing concepts, understanding and quickly grasping what we read and hear, gaining insight, logical reasoning, seeing connections between ideas, cause and effect processing, and mathematical reasoning.
In the summer, we offer the regular 6 week CIP as well as a hybrid onsite / online option. For more information on summer programs in-person and online, check out our Summer Page as the programs vary by site.
WHO IS A GOOD FIT?
Individuals who struggle to understand what they read, take longer to make connections between concepts, find problem solving and math challenging, are perplexed by jokes or sarcasm, think in a rigid fashion, and always feel a few steps behind in understanding situations.
PROGRAM SCHEDULE & FEES
2024-2025 Registration Guide and Tuition Info
Students can start at varying times throughout the year. Please contact us about current schedules.
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Where our students report improvementsā¦
STUDYING & EXAMS
Being able to retain and remember more information from class and studying, and recall it in a test environment
WRITING SKILLS
Being able to take notes quickly and neatly, and translate them into essays, study guides, emails and more
READING COMPREHENSION
Being able to better understand information in textbooks, guides and other materialsļ»æ
ORGANIZATION
Being able to independently manage complex class schedules, tasks and projects
PROBLEM SOLVING
Being able to problem-solve through complex tasks, and prioritize conflicting projects in real-time
SOCIAL SKILLS
Being able to understand and respond to fast-paced discussions in class, on the job or with peers
ā¦.and more!
āI never thought I would be able to complete a program without struggles and frustrations, as that was my experience in elementary and high school. From the time of my first assessment to my last I was shocked by the change I had created in just 6 weeks. To those who want to try this program ā donāt be afraid to take a chance. And never give up - this program can help you achieve what you so long dreamed for.ā
āI thought I would never go back to school. Since doing this program, now I have the confidence to tackle a University program if I want to. I now have the necessary tools like thinking on my feet and being able to retain information. Itās helped me out in ways I would never think, in work, academically and in life. ā
40+
Number of years the Arrowsmith Program has been changing tens of thousands of lives with proven and well-studied results.
1,500+
Number of students that have successfully transitioned to mainstream curriculum, universities and careers.
4,000+
Number of educational professionals across the globe who subscribe to Eaton Arrowsmith as a resource for their work with families.
Frequently Asked Questions
The 19 different Arrowsmith cognitive exercises are a mix of proprietary computer and pen/paper activities that were designed to stimulate and strengthen the specific areas of the brain related to different cognitive functions.
Watch this Ted Talk by Barbara Arrowsmith to learn more about how she created these exercises.
Visit our About page to learn about the learning difficulties we address.
Young adults who have difficulties or disabilities in one or more of the following areas:
reading, dyslexia
writing
executive functioning
attention, ADD, ADHD
mathematics, dyscalculia
comprehension
logical reasoning
visual memory
auditory memory
non-verbal learning
auditory processing
...and more! Visit our About page to learn about the learning difficulties we address.
We accept new students year-round. School Year classes run from September to June, and summer classes run from June - August. We encourage students to sign-up as early as possible to secure their days/times, however we accept students throughout the year as availability allows.
This varies from student to student. On average, it takes approximately three months for parents to see the first observable differences in their children. However, for students with more severe difficulties, we might not see observable behavioural developments until the second year. Our teachers will keep you up to date on the measurable differences they see in your child. And we would love to hear about any differences you see in your child outside of school.
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