About Us

Bridgeway Academy was founded in 1983 by a mother who was convinced that students with learning disabilities could learn and do anything, if they were taught in a way that works for them. Since then, Bridgeway's day school program has helped hundreds of students do more than learn.
 

They leave our school believing in themselves, with an understanding of their learning disabilities and the ability to advocate for the services they need to succeed. Today, we operate schools in Dartmouth and Truro and work with close to 100 students.


Bridgeway Academy is a Designated Special Education Private School (DSEPS) in the province of Nova Scotia.  We provide individualized programming for students who have been diagnosed with learning disabilities (LD) and/or Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).  Our students are all average or above-average intelligence, but struggle with specific neurological disorder that impacts their ability to store, process, retrieve or communicate information.
 
When a student is accepted to Bridgeway, we work with the family, psychologist and other professionals to develop an individualized program.  Our focus initially is on remediation, but as the student's skills improve, we'll adjust the program and increase curriculum delivery.  When a student's skills are back up to the level of their peers, we'll work with the student and the family to help transition them back to the public school or post-secondary school system.
Turning Tides Community Outreach

In 2010, we extended our expertise to communities across Nova Scotia through our Turning Tides Community Outreach programs. So far, hundreds of students, parents, teachers and other professionals have benefitted from our experience.

Funding for Students

Funding is available for students through the Government of Nova Scotia's Tuition Support Program, and through Bridgeway's Bursary Program.  Please contact us for more information.

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Our Programs

Bridgeway Academy offers a number of specialized programs to our day school students, which assist with the development of reading, math, organization and social skills.  Many of our programs are now available to the community through our Turning Tides Community Outreach services.


How to Apply

Information on how to apply, entrance criteria and downloadable application forms.


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Mailing, phone and driving directions for Bridgeway Dartmouth and our Truro Campus.

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