Harlem Village Academies aims for a higher standard: students who think critically, argue passionately, and take ownership of their learning. The Harlem Village Academies educational program is rich in content, high in expectations, and competitive with the best in the world. We believe it is essential that students master the basics, so we insist upon a core set of standards with specific skills all students must master, specific tests they must pass, and specific content they must successfully learn. We believe it is equally essential that students learn to speak, write and think deeply, independently, and critically.