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Clearwater Academy International: Clearwater Academy International (CAI) in Clearwater in Pinellas County is a Preschool, Lower School and Upper School offering grades Pre-K through to 12. One of the distinct differences that parents and students quickly discover about Clearwater Academy International is its overall approach to the subject of education and academics. While the curriculum that a student studies is important there is another key ingredient to a child's success at school. The philosophy at CAI is that one of the most important factors in education is consulting the child's goals and developing a program that best matches their interests and skills.
Former Governor for the State of Florida Lawton Chiles wrote a proclamation that acknowledged Clearwater Academy International as, "one of the TOP TEN schools in the Nation based on their outstanding good examples and service to their community..." Whether you're moving here from across the country, from across the world, or already here and just looking for a better school or more of a challenge, Clearwater Academy International is the place to be.
Mission Statement:
To educate each child to his fullest potential and beyond, graduating with eagerness to take his place in the world and contributing to society in his field(s) of endeavor.
Education Programs:
-Preschool program
- Elementary School program (Kindergarten - 5th Grade)
- Middle School program (6th - 8th Grade)
- High School program (9th - 12th Grade)
History of Clearwater Academy:
In Clearwater Academy International, you find twenty years of experience and best practices that have come together to form one of the most unique and effective private schools in Tampa Bay. Three distinct and successful private schools came together in 1997 and founded Clearwater Academy International.
While those three schools had existed successfully on their own prior to the merger they found that coming together they were able to offer a more complete and comprehensive educational experience.
With 4 locations in the Greater Tampa Bay area, The Broach School is is a private K-12, non-profit special education school for children with specific learning disabilities (SLD) and autism. The Broach School was started in 1973 to meet the ever-increasing need for quality personalized instruction.
Our School was founded to help students who were getting lost in overcrowded classrooms by giving each one the complete, personal attention of their teacher. Today, The Broach School is continuing to reach new heights by helping students overcome learning disabilities and gain confidence in the classroom.
The Broach School models the 1-room schoolhouse method of early American education. Each course is designed to take students from a point of weakness to a point of strength. Students are taught personally in small groups to ensure every student can proceed at their own pace without losing the value of a shared classroom experience.
The Broach School has four locations in the Greater Tampa Bay area in Bradenton, St. Petersburg, Tampa, and Zephyrhills.
Providence Christian School, located in Cape Coral, Lee County, Florida, is a Christian School offering Pre-K3 through 8th grades. While most schools focus on academics alone, Providence Christian School strives for academic excellence within the context of a program that addresses the whole child—mind, body, and spirit. Class sizes are small; curriculum is enriched and varied with attention to the development of children as unique individuals. Providence Christian School is accredited by Christian Schools of Florida.
Conveniently located close to the heart of Downtown Miami, Global Connection Preschool provides early childhood education programs for children ages 1-5.
Courses include a Toddler Program (ages 1-2), a Preschool Program (ages 3-4), Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten, and Spanish & Chinese language immersion programs.
The focus of the program is “active learning”, or learn through play, to obtain the child’s joy of learning. Students’ learning will be enhanced by national, global, and multicultural perspective.
- Infant Program
- Toddler Program (ages 1-2)
- Preschool Program (ages 3-4)
- VPK (Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten)
- Chinese Immersion Program
- After School Language Program
International Bilingual Montessori School is a private, independent and non-sectarian bilingual (English / Spanish) school located in Miami in Miami-Dade County in south-east Florida. Our school is easily accessible from areas including Coral Gables, Coconut Grove, South Miami and West Dade. Our Montessori program offers a curriculum for Infants, Toddlers, Pre-Kindergarten / Kindergarten and Lower Elementary (1st, 2nd, and 3rd Grades).
Established in 1989, International Bilingual Montessori School specializes, and is strongly committed in providing educational excellence to children through a bilingual academic program in English and Spanish. Our school is open year-round, from 7:15 am to 6:00 pm. The academic school year runs from August to May. Summer sessions (during June and July) are also available.
At our school, we look at each individual child as a unique person possessing the ability to learn, love and live; encouraging them to express their feelings and develop an autonomous person, competent in all areas of life.
Our student-teacher ratios are exceptional, well above private school standards. Many of our young graduates are accepted in gifted programs around the nation.
- Infant's program
- Toddler's program
- Pre-Kindergarten / Kindergarten program
- Lower Elementary program (1st, 2nd, and 3rd Grades)
- Summer programs (during June and July)
* We offer an individualized Montessori curriculum that is "child-centered".
* This allows each child to learn and develop at his / her own pace.
* Primary subject areas include Practical Life, Sensorial, Language, Geography, Arts, Science and Mathematics.
Fort Lauderdale Preparatory School, Fort Lauderdale
Courses / Programs
At Fort Lauderdale Preparatory School in Fort Lauderdale in Broward County in the South Florida metropolitan area, we have been a family owned and operated educational corporation for over 30 years offering pre-kindergarten through to upper high school programs. We are accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges & Schools (SACS), the National Independent Private School Association (NIPSA) and the Commission of International Trans- Regional Accreditation (CITA).
We recognize and welcome the uniqueness of each student and value the resulting diversity. Through the development of academic, artistic, physical, and social skills, every student's growth is encouraged and supported. Personal integrity, responsibility, and social concern for others, along with academic achievement, are our fundamental principles.
Located in Sunrise FL, just 20 minutes west of Fort Lauderdale, Christi/STEPSS Academy is a dual Christian-based private school. The Christi Academy deals with any learning disabilities and regular education for students in Grades K-12, while STEPSS Academy is geared toward providing education for children in the autism spectrum.
The Curriculum and course of study at the Christi and STEPSS Academy meets the requirements of the State of Florida.