Will Smith Starting His Own School, New Village Academy of Calabasas

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Having a prominent name in Hollywood entertainment industry, both as an actor and rapper, Will Smith is invading the world of education. The movie star is the latest to start his own private school, leasing a campus near his California home for about $1 million to set up the New Village Academy of Calabasas.

It reportedly will cost people $12,000 a year to attend Will's New Village Academy. The academy, which will be run privately for kindergarten kids up through sixth grade, will provide a laptop for every child, and an all-organic, low-fat sugar-free menu.

Will and his actress wife Jada Pinkett Smith have been home schooling their children; son Jaden Smith and daughter Willow Camille Reign. Speaking about the reason behind the unveiling of his new private school, Will said he wants to revolutionize the public school system.

Visit the school's official website to learn more about it.