Congratulations to Brandon! Brandon has been enrolled in our Math and Problem Solving program for several years, and it has been a privilege to witness the growth of his mathematical abilities. In March, we learned that Brandon made the Honor Roll of the American Math Competition. AMC is a difficult and highly competitive math competition, and only the top 5% of participants in the country make the Honor Roll. This is a huge achievement and a testament to Brandon’s talent and hard work in math. Brandon wrote this kind note to let us know how Brain Power contributed to this accomplishment:
For over four years, the Brain Power math program has taught me so many different skills and concepts, and it's not just math skills that I picked up. I've learned quite a lot about how to better organize my time and extracurriculars over the past few years. The teachers at their math programs have pushed me to try harder at school, and I am appreciative of their lessons. Thanks to Brain Power, I was able to take my problem-solving and logic skills to the next level, even going as far as applying them into real-world problems. Also, I am astounded by the amazing learning environment provided by my teachers as they support and care for everyone. Overall, Brain Power has taught me various life skills and problem solving capabilities that can carry over into whatever I do. I'm grateful to be part of such an encouraging and positive community of students, parents, and most importantly, teachers.
Thank you so much for these kind words, Brandon! We’re very proud of your success in AMC and your development as a student. Way to go!
Meet Lev: Making Waves in AI
Meet our brilliant alumnus, Lev! Over several years, Lev flourished in our Math and Problem Solving, Language Arts, and Public Speaking programs. Since he moved on to university, Lev has always kept us informed about the exciting developments in his education and career. Lev recently completed a Bachelor’s Degree in the prestigious Computer Science program at the University of Waterloo. During this program, Lev held several impressive co-op placements and internships. These days, he is working full time as a software engineer at Untether AI which delivers energy-centric AI inference acceleration from the edge to the cloud, supporting any type of neural network model
Recently, Lev sent us the following reflection on his time at Brain Power:
“Brain Power was the highlight of my week. I remember always looking forward to the days I had class at Brain Power, despite having a long, perilous journey on the YRT to get there. The lessons were always engaging, the instructors always provided very interesting insights, and my classmates always made the class environment fun. And to top it all off, I'm certain that the things I learned at Brain Power provided me with the foundation I needed to get into the university I wanted to, and to succeed at all my endeavors in university and beyond.”
Thank you, Lev! We’re so proud to have played a role in your academic development, and we can’t wait to see what you accomplish in the future.
Meet Arfa: Rising Leader in Ontario's Page Program
This fall, our student Arfa will be working as a page with the Government of Ontario! Arfa was recently accepted into the prestigious and highly competitive Ontario Page Program. Each fall, a select group of middle-school students from across Ontario attends Parliament as a page, witnessing the workings of the government firsthand and developing their leadership skills. We’re thrilled that Arfa will be taking up this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!
Arfa wrote us a wonderful note about how she became interested in the page program and how Brain Power helped her to get there. Here’s what she told us:
"When I heard about the Page Program, I was very intrigued. From a young age, I wanted to engage in leadership opportunities and stand up for injustices that I saw in my community. As this passion for leadership grew over the years, the Page Program was a fantastic opportunity to help develop the skill that I wanted to excel in. As I now attend the Page Program, my aspiration to become a leader skyrockets, and I am very inspired to do my best every day.
I've been a Brain Power student for three years, and this has contributed significantly to my application as a page. Brain Power has opened a lot of doors for my education...
I thank Brain Power for building my language skills and improving my grammar. "
Ontario is lucky to have such a responsible and visionary student among its future leaders. Congratulations, Arfa!
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The third annual Brain Power Spelling Bee was an un-bee-lievable success! On May 3, we held our most exciting and well-attended spelling bee to date. Over 130 participants in Grades 1-6 took part in the event! The students dazzled the judges not only with their spelling skills, but also their poise and their spirit of friendly competition. We are thrilled to announce the winners at each of the six grade levels:
Grade 1
1st - Deyar Muhammadi
2nd - Ved Gupta
3rd - Devansh Sancheti
Grade 2
1st - Alastair McVeigh
2nd - Elsa Abbasnezhad
3rd - Stephen Cai
Grade 3
1st - Arjun Dasgupta
2nd - Abby Luo
3rd - Zoe Miao
Grade 4
1st - Helen Chen
2nd - Karina Lin
3rd - Isabelle Tran
Grade 5
1st - Tina Xie
2nd - Royce Wang
3rd - Aiden Su
Grade 6
1st - Oliver Huo
2nd - Isabella Ryu
3rd - Joshua Leesan
Congratulations to our winners and to everyone who took part in the spelling bee. And a huge thank you to all the parents and guardians who came to support the participants and helped to make it such a fun and successful event.
Finally, we want to express our gratitude to everyone who donated books to the book drive that was held alongside the spelling bee. We amassed approximately 350 books that have now been donated to The Children's Book Bank. Thank you so much for donating so generously!
We look forward to seeing you again at next year’s Brain Power Spelling Bee!
GENIUS ALERT! Two More Episodes are Here
HAVE YOU TUNED IN YET? Season 3 of "Think Like a Genius" has DROPPED with TWO MORE episodes ready to stream! During this season, you can HEAR YOUR FAVOURITE FACULTY LIKE NEVER BEFORE! Discover the fascinating life stories of the brilliant minds who inspire our students every day! Or if you haven't met them yet, this is your chance to get to know the amazing educators behind Brain Power's success! Click on faculty names below to listen:
From teaching children of jail inmates to challenging the school board system!
EXPOSED: The education system's fatal flaw—rewarding grades over effort!
Her mission to revolutionize how we nurture growth mindset in children!
All episodes STREAMING NOW on Spotify, Apple or where you listen to podcasts.
REGISTRATION AND OPEN HOUSE SCHEDULE
Registration for summer 2025 and fall 2025-2026 is in full swing! If you haven't reserved your spot, simply email info@brainpower.ca and we would be delighted to provide personalized recommendations.
Eager to meet our brilliant faculty or experience our curriculum? We provide open houses for all our campuses. Since we are an educator led business (not a franchise!) our entire team (and special guests) participate in all open houses. Join us at the campus closest to home or on a date that works for you! Some upcoming dates (click the links to RSVP):
Mississauga Open House: Join us at Toronto French School (West Campus) on May 21! Click here to RSVP
Oakville Open House: Join us at Appleby College on June 2! Click here to RSVP
Markham Open House: Join us at York University's YSpace on June 6! Click here to RSVP
Midtown Toronto Open House: Join us at De La Salle College on June 7! Click here to RSVP
North Toronto Open House: Join us at the Lipa Green Centre on June 10! Click here to RSVP.
Burlington Open House: Join us at Brain Power @ Work Well on on July 17! Click here to RSVP.
Etobicoke Open House: Join us at Kingsway College School on August 6! Click here to RSVP.
Vaughan Open House: Join us at our HQ at the VJCC on August 15! Click here to RSVP
Don't see your desired campus or date? Simply email info@brainpower.ca to let us know!
Celebrating Senior Essay Contest Champions
We're thrilled to announce the winners of Brain Power's inaugural "Knowledge Is Power" Senior Essay Contest! High school students from across Canada submitted thought-provoking essays on pressing societal issues, and the quality of entries exceeded all expectations.
Meet Our Winners:
Third Place: Lillian Essay Topic: If the Internet Disappeared Tomorrow Lillian's insightful analysis explored the far-reaching consequences of losing our digital lifeline.
Second Place: Mehrana Essay Topic: COVID-19's Lasting Impact on Education Mehrana delivered a compelling examination of how the pandemic has permanently transformed our educational landscape.
First Place: Sarina Essay Topic: Reimagining Modern Education Sarina's passionate and eloquent critique challenged the corporate-focused education system, proposing a revolutionary vision for learning as a collective, humanity-centered enterprise. You can read the first place essay here.
Our judging panel—Dr. Jason, Dr. Ryan, and Dr. Adam—were consistently impressed by the research depth, writing quality, and persuasive rhetoric displayed by all participants. Sarina's winning essay particularly resonated with its bold vision for educational reform.
NEW: Junior Essay Contest Now Open!
Calling All Grades 4-8 Students!
The "Knowledge Is Power" Junior Essay Contest is officially underway! We're inviting younger voices to share their perspectives on important topics.
