“It is what you read when you don’t have to that determines what you will be when you can’t help it.”

— Oscar Wilde

Established in 2013, the Carlene Academy is an English cram school dedicated to building a strong understanding and a lifelong appreciation of literature in each of our students. We specialize in teaching application essays, literary analysis, and essay writing for the high school, International Baccalaureate (IB), and Advanced Placement (AP) level.
At the Carlene Academy, we address student learning from a classroom approach and a development approach.

Our Classroom Approach

We break down the skills for an A+ grade into manageable step by step parts, and guide students each step of the way forward.

Our Development Approach

We believe that learning is for life, not just for grades. We help students grow into confident and proficient speakers and writers, who are ready to answer any question and articulate any thought.