Tej Acton Academy

At Tej Acton Academy, located in Campbell, CA, we are part of the Acton Academy Network — one of the most innovative and fastest-growing school movements in the world. Often described as “Montessori Plus,” Acton combines the best of Maria Montessori’s philosophy — including mixed-age studios, learner autonomy, and a deeply respectful environment — with modern elements such as Socratic dialogue, project-based learning, mastery-based progress, and real-world apprenticeships.

Like Montessori, we believe children are born curious, capable, and intrinsically motivated. But we also believe they’re heroes on a journey to discover their calling and change the world.

At Acton, the traditional classroom is replaced with a studio, the teacher becomes a Guide, and the curriculum becomes a series of quests — hands-on, interdisciplinary challenges that integrate math, science, writing, and character development. There are no grades or lectures. Instead, learners build portfolios, set personal goals, solve real problems, and present their work in public exhibitions.

Our approach resonates with Montessori educators who want to go further: to empower learners with even greater agency, purpose, and ownership in a world that demands creativity, collaboration, and moral courage.