Answer: At New East West Academy, students enter our programs at a point at their instructional level, where they have some mastery but still demonstrate some skill gaps. Our free diagnostic test determines the starting point, and a more advanced student is usually likely to start at a higher level than a student struggling with grade-level content. After filling in skill gaps and building a solid foundation, New East West Academy students advance to higher grades at their own pace. Afficient’s AI-empowered programs make learning highly efficient and help advance students continue to achieve excellent results, enabling them to qualify for accelerated school programs.