High-Performance Program: Built for Athletes

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Train, Learn, Thrive

For many families, choosing the right school is about more than just academics. It’s about safety, trust, flexibility, and the promise of a future where passion meets purpose. At Alexander Academy, students don’t have to choose between academic success and their love.

Through the High-Performance Program, Alexander Academy helps students turn talent into opportunity, whether on the field, on stage, or in the studio. At the same time, building the stamina and study skills needed to thrive in university and the workforce.

A Program Designed for Champions

The High-Performance Program is open to students in Grades 10–12  who train at least 10 hours a week in competitive sports, music, dance, or the arts.

With flexible schedules, small class sizes, and personalized academic support, students can excel in their training and studies without compromising their educational goals. Teachers understand the pressures elite performers face and work closely with each student to ensure they stay on track by offering strategic planning around competition schedules.

However, what makes this program truly powerful is how it prepares students for life beyond high school, equipping them with essential skills such as time management, resilience, confidence, and commitment, the qualities that define top-tier professionals in every field.

Meet Shemen Unegbu: From Nigeria to Europe via Vancouver

One inspiring success story is Shemen Unegbu, a student of Nigerian and Ugandan descent who transferred into Grade 12 at Alexander Academy while playing semi-professionally in football.

A former player for the Vancouver Whitecaps Jr. Team and Houston Dynamos FC, Shemen joined the school, seeking a way to continue rigorous training while maintaining high grades, and he found exactly what he needed.

“Being part of the high-performance program was convenient for me,” Shemen says. “My teachers allowed me to leave classes early due to the high-demand club schedule. Assignments were pushed back, and if I needed any extra help, the teachers were always there for me.”

With that support, Shemen not only maintained excellent academic standing but also received offers from Division I U.S. universities, the University of Toronto, and professional football clubs in Europe, where he now plays.

From Field to Future: How Sports Build Lifelong Skills

The benefits of combining high-level athletics with education go far beyond short-term success. Studies consistently show that students involved in sports or the arts:

• Develop a stronger focus and time management
• Build resilience and mental stamina
• Perform better academically
• Transition more smoothly into university and careers

At Alexander Academy, this philosophy is woven into the very fabric of the school. Whether a student is pursuing soccer, swimming, ballet, or piano, the High Performance Program provides them with the structure, mentorship, and flexibility to train harder, learn more effectively, and thrive for longer.

Guiding International Families with Care

Alexander Academy provides support throughout every phase: from admissions guidance to homestay placement (if required) to daily academic and emotional care. Students are not just names on a roster; they’re part of a close-knit community that values their dreams and sees their potential.

“Coming to Alexander Academy really helped me develop my focus and find a good balance between my education and football,” Shemen reflects. “It’s a place where I could succeed in both.”

Ready to Join?

If you’re a student-athlete or artist looking for a program that supports both your performance and your future, Alexander Academy’s High Performance Program could be the perfect fit.

We are now accepting applications for the September 2025 intake.
Visit Alexander Academy’s High-Performance Program page to learn more.

Alexander Academy

Where talent meets opportunity.

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