* Part of a proper noun:
* Examples: The Academy Awards, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, the Academy of Sciences.
* Used as a formal title:
* Examples: The Academy of Music, The Royal Academy of Arts, The Academy of St. Martin in the Fields.
You do not capitalize "academy" when it is:
* Used as a common noun:
* Examples: He attended a military academy. She studied at the academy of dance.
* Part of a general phrase:
* Examples: The academy is located in the city center. She is a graduate of the academy.
In short: If "academy" is part of a specific name or title, capitalize it. If it's a general term, leave it lowercase.