The A.C.E. Curriculum

Accelerated Christian Education

What is A.C.E.?

We utilize the A.C.E. system, an internationally recognized program used in over 140 countries.

The letters ACE stand for Accelerated Christian Education – an individualized education curriculum that puts God at the centre and emphasizes godly character. The founders of the ACE curriculum recognized that children are unique and learn in different ways.

Each unit of instruction in the curriculum is structured to include all three life application levels of the learning process: knowledge, understanding and wisdom.

The Personalised System of Instruction (PSI)

The PSI system allows a learner to work in an individualised, self-paced manner that embraces discovery learning and mastery. Learners are allowed the time they need to achieve mastery and may not progress until they master the concept they are working on.

The foundational concept of PSI is that learning remains constant whilst time is variable. This contrasts with conventional education systems where time on task is constant and learning is variable.

PACE Workbooks

The PACE System

What Is A PACE?

A.C.E. has taken the conventional style textbook and divided it into bite-sized, achievable worktexts called PACEs. Each PACE is similar to a unit in a textbook. Each level consists of 12 PACEs in each subject.

PACEs integrate Godly character-building lessons into the academic content, and self-instructional activities are carefully designed to develop thinking skills and create mastery learning.

Inside A PACE

  • Goal Setting: Students begin by noting their goals, a Bible verse, and a character trait.
  • Controlled Vocabulary: New words are introduced with meaning and pronunciation.
  • Checkups: Quizzes covering each section to reveal weak areas.
  • Self-Test: Students evaluate themselves before the final PACE Test.
  • PACE Test: Objectively measures student mastery of the material.

PACE Numbering System

Unlike traditional grades, A.C.E. uses a continuous numbering system. If you have a student in the first level taking Math, their first PACE number is 1001.

They must complete 12 Math PACEs to finish the first level (PACEs 1001–1012). Then in the second level, they will continue with 1013–1024.

Remember: Levels may vary according to ability! A student might be in Level 5 for Math but Level 4 for English. This is the power of individualized learning.

"Most students complete at least 72 PACEs per academic year while maintaining academic balance."

A.C.E. PACE Numbering System Chart

A.C.E. PACE Numbering System Chart

Core Subjects

Math

Critical thinking & accuracy.

English & Word Building

Communication, spelling, & etymology.

Literature

Creative writing & classics.

Science

Understanding God's creation.

Social Studies

History & Geography from a Biblical perspective.

Biblical Foundations

Integrates 90 character traits of Jesus.