At Power of Words Academy, our mission is to enrich students with the skills they need to become effective, persuasive, and confident writers and public speakers. We provide a nurturing environment where young learners can flourish, developing communication skills that will benefit them for a lifetime.

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We are committed to cultivating the communication skills and creativity of students aged 5-14. Our diverse array of programs and camps is thoughtfully designed to inspire and empower, enhancing abilities in writing, public speaking, and critical thinking while ensuring a fun and engaging experience.

MARCH BREAK / SUMMER CAMPS AND COURSES

2025 March Break Camp [North York Campus Only]
Enroll in our dynamic March Break Camp at our North York location, where your child will participate in interactive activities that spark creativity and promote learning during the holiday break. Campers will engage in creative writing, drama, and collaborative projects, ensuring a fun-filled and enriching experience.

2024 Summer Camps and Courses [Available at North York and Mississauga Campuses and Online]
Join our vibrant summer camps and courses, designed to provide a spirited learning environment both in-person at our North York location and online. Students will explore various topics in creative writing, public speaking, and critical thinking, making for a memorable summer filled with discovery and growth.

SCHOOL YEAR PROGRAMS AND COURSES

Registration Now Open for the 2025/26 School Year!

Explore our exciting range of enriching programs designed to inspire and empower students:

• NEW! The Power of Early Reading and Writing Program [S-K and Grade 1]

• Enrichment Reading Comprehension, Writing and Public Speaking Program [Grades 2-8]

• English Prep Course for Entrance Exam Course [SSAT, UTS, IB, TOPS, MaCs] [Grades 5-7]

• Entrepreneurship Course [Grades 7-9]

• Prep for Grade 9 English Course [Grades 7-8]

Our programs are available both online, accommodating Eastern (EST) and Pacific (PT) time zones, utilizing the Zoom platform and Google Classroom. Additionally, we provide in-person classes at our campuses in Markham, Mississauga, and North York, Ontario.

Join us at Power of Words Academy to enhance your child's educational journey and unlock their full potential!

Experience the Power of Words: Enroll in a Free Trial Class!

Unlock your child's communication potential with a FREE 90-minute trial class at Power of Words Academy! This unique opportunity allows students to explore our centre, interact with our enthusiastic educators, and immerse themselves in our inspiring learning environment.

Trial classes are exclusively available from September to June for our Writing and Public Speaking program. While your child engages in enriching activities, we will provide you with an informative overview of the program and address any questions you may have.

Don’t miss out—register today and witness the transformative impact Power of Words Academy can have on your child's journey to becoming a confident communicator!

preparing students for success

Developing excellent communication skills is essential to effective leadership. At Power of Words, we offer a unique program that is stimulating and challenging, where your child will build the skills they need to master the art of writing and public speaking.

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small Class sizes

Your child will receive personal attention and ongoing feedback in a small class taught by a qualified teacher. Research shows that learning is maximized when student-to-teacher ratios are low. 

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free assessment/trial class

To learn more about our program, complete the booking form to schedule a free trial class or a free assessment (which will uncover critical information about your child’s reading comprehension and writing skills.)

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SCHOOL YEAR PROGRAMS/COURSES

READING COMPREHENSION, WRITING, PUBLIC SPEAKING AND DEBATE PROGRAM

GRADES: 2-3, 4, 5-6 AND 7-8
PROGRAM OFFERED ONLINE OR IN-PERSON AT Markham, Mississauga, and NORTH YORK CAMPUSes
COST: $2,000 | SEPTEMBER 2024 TO JUNE 2025

Power of Words Academy offers an enrichment reading comprehension, writing and public speaking program for Grade 2-8 students. The program runs the school year (from September to June) and classes are held once a week for 1.5 hours.

The program comprises of three units:

• Reading Comprehension and Summarizing Unit (where students will learn how to examine texts and extract the main ideas and  key details)

• Writing Unit (where students learn the structure of writing four types of essays, including expository, persuasive, comparative and contrast and research essays)

• Public Speaking and Debate Unit (where students learn how to write and deliver a speech, as well as develop debate skills)

In addition, 20 minutes of each class during the school year is dedicated to the building blocks of writing (including vocabulary, grammar, sentence structure, etc). Students will be given two mini-lessons and work out of the Language Power Now workbooks during this segment.

A deposit of $100 is due on registration, and the remaining fee of $1,900 is payable over four installments over the school year.

NEW! THE POWER OF EARLY READING AND WRITING PROGRAM

GRADES: SK, grade 1 and grade 2
PROGRAM format: IN-PERSON AT OUR NORTH YORK CAMPUS
COST: $1,500 | SEPTEMBER 2024 TO JUNE 2025

At Power of Words Academy, we are excited to introduce our Power of Early Reading and Writing Program, specifically designed for students in Senior Kindergarten, Grade 1 and Grade 2. This comprehensive program operates throughout the school year, with classes held once a week for 45 minutes, ensuring a consistent and supportive learning experience.

With a favorable teacher-student ratio of 1:6, your child will receive personalized attention from experienced educators certified by the Ontario College of Teachers, using research-based Science of Reading pedagogy. Our intensive instruction focuses on foundational reading and writing skills, employing evidence-based strategies tailored for young learners. Regular assessments will monitor each student’s progress, ensuring they develop essential literacy skills for future success.

Aligned with the Ontario curriculum, The Power of Early Reading and Writing Program sets a solid literacy foundation, guiding young learners toward confident reading and writing. Enroll your child today to equip them with the necessary tools for thriving!

ENGLISH PREP COURSE FOR ENTRANCE EXAM [SSAT, ISEE, UTS, IB, TOPS, MaCS]

GRADES: 5-7
Course offered online or in-person at our North York Campus
COST: $700 | September to November 2024

This 8-week course will familiarize your child with all aspects of the SSAT and ISEE exams, focusing on the test's verbal, reading, and essay components.

Students will learn all the types of questions they will face in the verbal and reading comprehension sections. Strategies for solving each type of question will be clearly explained, followed up with plenty of opportunities to practice each type of question under timed conditions. Students will learn critical SSAT/ISEE test-taking strategies and time management skills that will help them maximize their test scores.

This course will provide access to proven resources that can build the student’s vocabulary, which is crucial if you want to improve your score substantially. It will also help your child prepare for the English component for MaCS, TOPs, IB etc.

ENTREPRENEURSHIP COURSE

GRADES: 7-9
Course offered online or in-person at our North York Campus
COST: $750 | September 2024 to February 2025

This is a 14-week course designed to give students in Grades 7 to 9 an introduction to Business English. The lessons are led by qualified teachers and classes are interactive. There is a maximum of 12 students in a class and the program is offered virtually (delivered using the Zoom Platform and Google Classroom) and in-person at our North York Campus.

The course comprises of three units:

• Business Letters - Writing letters introduces students to business communications to build their confidence before they write reports. This unit will focus on business-related correspondence. In each lesson, they will write letters from a different perspective. (i.e. Someone writing as a business owner providing information about their product, a reader commenting about a business-related item in the newspaper/blog, etc.)

• Report Writing - Report writing can be daunting for students who have not done this type of writing before, but also because their experience with the business world and the various aspects of it is likely limited.   To this end, each lesson will incorporate some teaching of fundamentals like sales, marketing, and entrepreneurship. To facilitate and develop their interest, students will be guided at the beginning of the course to create their own “business.” Each student will then complete common report writing assignments specific to their own business. During this part of the course, students will necessarily have to engage in research.

• Presentation tools and skills - A significant part of real-world business involves presentation and promotion. To this end, this part of the course will see students create sales and marketing campaigns to promote the products and services for their “companies.” As well and critical to today’s business development is the use of technology. To this end, students will develop and practice their skills in all the areas outlined below.

As a major, final project, Students will “introduce” their product to the world as outlined in the Cumulative Project. This project will incorporate all aspects of this final unit. The presentation will involve in-person oral communication, demonstrate various presentation technologies used, and a website students have created for their own business.

PREPARATION FOR GRADE 9 ENGLISH COURSE

GRADES: 7-8
COURSE OFFERED ONLINE OR IN-PERSON AT NORTH YORK CAMPUS
COST: $750 | FEBRUARY TO JUNE 2025

This is a 14-week course designed to give students in Grades 7 to 8 the fundamental skills required for success in the Grade 9 English Curriculum. The lessons are led by qualified teachers and classes are interactive. There is a maximum of 12 students in a class. The program is offered virtually (delivered using the Zoom Platform and Google Classroom) and in person at our North York and Mississauga campuses.

The course will incorporate units of study, providing a foundation in each strand of the English curriculum which students will encounter in Grade 9 English. The course comprises of four units:

• Short Stories - Three short stories will be covered during this part of the course. Each story is designed to cover the elements of plot, theme and character.

• Novel Study - A short novel will be assigned at the beginning of the course, which will be the focus of this unit. The analysis of the novel will cover the elements particular to a novel as distinct from a short story. This unit will culminate in an Independent Study Unit, which includes written and oral components.

• Poetry - This part of the course will cover figurative language and analysis concepts.

• Advanced Essay Writing - Building on skills taught in previous POW courses, this unit will teach skills specific to writing a Literary Essay of 500-600 words. The Essay will be written on topics related to the novel studied in Unit 2.

In addition, an Independent Study Unit (ISU) will be introduced at the beginning of the course. A choice of novels will be offered to students. Their ISU will include the following activities related to the novel students have chosen:

• Summary notes on plot, character and theme

• A poem to illustrate a theme found in their chosen novel

• An activity to involve the class which teaches students something about the novel.

• An oral presentation to the class to highlight their chosen novel

SUMMER CAMPS / COURSES

Register today and give your kids a fun summer experience while learning something new and making new friends. We offer the following camps and courses during the summer:

• Creative Writing and Drama Using Tech Camps [Ages 6-14]

• Creative Writing and Debate Camps [Ages 10-14]

• Enrichment Writing Courses [Grades 2-8]

• Public Speaking Courses [Grades 2-8]

• English Prep Course for Entrance Exam [SSAT, UTS, IB, TOPS, MaCs] Course [Grades 6-8]

• Prep for Grade 9 English Course [Grades 7-8]

Summer camps and courses are offered online [delivered using the Zoom Platform and Google Classroom] and in-person at North York Campus. We are also thrilled to announce that summer camps will be hosted at our Mississauga Campus in August 2025. Don’t miss out on the fun and learning—sign up today!

Register for 2024 March break camps

Register today and give your kids a fun summer experience while learning something new and making new friends. We offer the following camps at our North York Campus (located at 230 The Donway West) during March Break:

• Creative Writing and Drama Using Tech Camps [Ages 6-14]

• Creative Writing and Debate Camps [Ages 10-14]

March Break Camps are offered in-person at our North York Campus located at 230 The Donway West (Don Mills and Lawrence).

Testimonials

The Our Kids review of Power of Words Academy
As workplaces become more collaborative, the ability to clearly express ideas is, perhaps more than ever before, a core skill across all areas of interest. No matter how good an idea is, if it can’t be expressed effectively, it risks being lost in the shuffle of a very busy world. Likewise, the old saw is as true now as it ever was: great stories happen to those who can tell them. That’s the point where Power of Words begins, namely that student success is tied to effective written and verbal communication. It’s also about finding a bit of joy in there as well—debate is a growing area of interest in the public and private school sectors, not only because it’s important, but also because it’s fun. Power of Words offers afterschool and weekend sessions throughout the year to give students a chance to grow their skills in a supportive, dedicated environment. In addition, the summer sessions offer opportunities to drill down on debate and language skills, offering some variety to the season’s activities while also helping with the summer lull in academic work. While some programs aim at the high school level, the Power of Words session allow younger students to get their feet wet, which is a draw for many of the families that enroll.

Power of Words Academy moves to Online Virtual Classrooms - Testimonial (Parent)

So impressed with the service and offering by Power of Words Academy especially through this challenging time. They offered their programs online in a small group setting and my child really enjoyed the Debate Camp. He was highly engaged and found it to be interactive, fun and inclusive. All of the technology worked without issue and the teachers did a great job keeping the campers motivated and enthusiastic. Thanks Power of Words.

Power of Words Academy moves to Online Virtual Classrooms - Testimonial (Parent)

I kept hearing great things about Power of Words from so many other parents in my neighbourhood so enrolling my son was an easy decision. We just started the summer enrichment program and it's been such a worthwhile experience already - my son is actively engaged in the virtual classes, he's picking up new concepts quickly, and the teacher is amazing - her lessons are well-planned, she provides timely & relevant feedback, and cares about the success of her students. Highly recommend for parents who are looking to fill in learning gaps and give their kids a boost when it comes to language comprehension, writing and speaking skills.

Power of Words Academy moves to Online Virtual Classrooms - Testimonial (Parent)

My daughter ---- is in the grade 2-3 group with Lithiya. I need to let you know what a wonderful job I feel she is doing with this young group. I’m not sure if she is a teacher in the school system, but her ability to capture their attention for 2 hours is unreal. I wasn’t sure what type of program this would be when I registered her, and I didn’t quite understand what ----- would get out of this course. I’ve been so pleasantly surprised with the outcome of this course, and the way it is being taught. I honestly feel that Lithiya should teach countless teachers how to teach a class with zoom. It’s an art that many teachers can not master. I feel she has complete control of her class, or so it seems to me, and the children seem to be very motivated. The reason why my daughter is interested and eager to improve, is because of the method of this teacher. ---- is able to ask as many questions as she needs, as there is an open dialogue of discussion, and she’s encouraged by the other children (and her teacher) to focus and work. The struggles ----- faced with the March-June shut down was because she didn’t have the constant access to her teacher (and questions) as she does now with this course. Usually ----- isn’t motivated with English, and writing was her weak point. With this course, I don’t need to beg her to do the homework and she is excited and proud with the stories she is creating. I’m not sure if all your staff are like Lithiya, but from what I can see, she is so motivating, respectful, creative and very kind. I love how she praises the kids and is excited when they get the answers correct. Thank you for providing this course to these kids in the summer time. I am quite sure that once this course is complete we will register her for another one when time allows.

Power of Words Academy moves to Online Virtual Classrooms - Testimonial (Parent)

Hafsa and team, I just wanted to send an email that my daughter, ------, is finishing debate camp today. I have to say that she was truly reluctant to join this camp but I asked her to try it out for me. I'm delighted to say that she really found the camp enjoyable, lots of laughter and smiles every day with the activities that were planned, including allowing them to choose what topics to debate, playing Spyfall, and learning about some introductory concepts in debate. Thanks for running a great camp.

Power of Words Academy moves to Online Virtual Classrooms - Testimonial (Parent)

Just checking in and wanted to thank you and Ms Clements for the wonderful opportunity to learn grammar and practice writing these past few weeks. During this pandemic and chaos, it is so great to have a place twice weekly where ----- is actually sitting in front of an instructor and peers in a more structured way.

The speeches were fantastic!  Thank you for all your hard work and dedication throughout the year. 

Testimonial (Parent)

It is really wonderful to see all the progress and confidence ——- has gained since May last year.  I'm not sure if he mentioned it to you but he was voted as his class valedictorian at Windfields (due to the pandemic, each class voted for their own valedictorian).  He gave a speech to his class with four other nominees and the class voted for him!  We were ecstatic to find out that he had the confidence to submit a speech and present it to the class.  He's come a long way!  It's a great start to high school!

Testimonial (Parent)

As the year ends I wanted to thank you for this amazing program!  —— really enjoyed the class but even more so I am so impressed with what he has learned this year.  So much so, we have registered him and his younger sister for next year as well! I have also shared the info with some of the moms I know because I have been raving about POW to them!   Mr. Pilli is amazing - please let him know we think he is wonderful with the kids! Thank you again for everything!  We are looking forward to the next school year with you!

Our locations

POwer of words - NORTH YORK Campus

Donway United Church
230 The Donway West (Don Mills & Lawrence)

(647) 285-4499

power of words - markham campus

Peoples Christian Academy
245 Renfrew Drive (Highway 7 & Woodbine)

power of words - Mississauga north campus

Trinity Church Streetsville
69 Queen Street South (Mississauga Road & Britannia Road West)