ACE Accelerated Christian Education
Statement of Faith
What is the Statement of Faith at A.C.E.?
- The plenary, verbal inspiration of the Bible, equally and in all parts and without error;
- The one God, eternally existent Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, Who created man by a direct, immediate act;
- The preexistence, incarnation, virgin birth, sinless life, miracles, substitutionary death, bodily resurrection, ascension to Heaven, and second coming of the Lord Jesus Christ;
- The fall of man, the need for regeneration by the operation of the Holy Spirit through personal faith in Jesus Christ as Savior on the basis of grace alone, and the resurrection of all to life or damnation;
- The spiritual relationship of all believers in the Lord Jesus Christ, living a life of righteous works, separated from the world, witnessing of His saving grace through the ministry of the Holy Spirit
About ACE
The Accelerated Christian Education programme is a self-instructional curriculum covering all levels and core subjects from Kindergarten through to Year 13. For over 20 years the A.C.E. curriculum has been successfully used by 1000s of students in NZ. It is now used in over 7,000 Christian schools in over 100 countries as well as being used by 1,000s of homeschooling families.
Meets Individual students needs
One of the main principles of the A.C.E. curriculum is that students work at their own achievement level and this can differ from subject to subject. On completing diagnostic tests to determine learning gaps and achievement levels, each student is given an individual academic prescription that will meet his individual needs ensuring that he works at his own achievement level. The nature of the curriculum also allows students to work at their own pace according to their own ability. It is able to meet the individual needs of each student.
The self-instructional design of the curriculum means that the supervisor (teacher) only assists the student as needed. The supervisor is not the 'teacher' but the overseer and motivator of the learning process. This can also be supported with academic and motivational support from parents.
Character Development
One of the features of the A.C.E. curriculum is that it incorporates character building and wisdom principles. Christian truths and Biblical principles are integrated through all subjects. Each PACE emphasises one of sixty character traits identifiable in the life of Christ and these are reinforced by a Scripture passage.
Christian World View
All educational curriculum in its content and prescribed methodology presents a particular philosophical position or world view. Public education presents a secular or humanistic world view. The philosophy behind the A.C.E. curriculum is built on basic biblical principles so that students are taught to see life from God's point of view as they study the standard subjects of English, Science, Social Studies etc. Biblical values and concepts considered foundational to successful living are conveyed throughout the curriculum in such a way as to become life-shaping influences. A.C.E. is nondenominational.