Our Mission With the rapid advancement of AI and evolving global industries, the younger generation's future is marked by "uncertainty." The OECD and McKinsey & Company have both emphasized that critical thinking is essential for the future workforce but is currently underdeveloped. Ascent Academy was founded to cultivate young leaders capable of navigating this uncertainty and addressing global challenges. Our approach focuses on developing critical thinking through English-based debate, reading, and writing. Rather than rote memorization, we center our