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The World's First Life-Based Learning School 

Welcome to
Life International Academy

An exceptional K-8 Montessori experience grounded in ethical principles, focusing on life skills, global perspectives, and innovative learning.

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Life- Based Learning

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Montessori philosophy  

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Green Sustainable   

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International Languages

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Accepting Applications 
2025 - 2026 

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“Free the child's potential, and you will transform them into the world.”

Maria Montessori

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          Our Partners & Sponsors        
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Contact Us

15435 Morris Bridge Road

Thonotosassa, FL 33592

info@lifeia.org

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15435 Morris Bridge Road

Thonotosassa, FL 33592

Office Phone: (813) 524-7171

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LIFE INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY, INC. IS A 501 (C)(3) NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION OPERATED EXCLUSIVELY FOR EXEMPT AND THEREFORE, ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE TAX-DEDUCTIBLE CONTRIBUTIONS.

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ADMISSIONS CONSIDERATIONS: Life International Academy seeks to admit students and families who are aligned with our school’s Mission & Core Values, and who will engage and support our LifeIA community.​ Admission is based on selective criteria including: the family interview, the student’s shadow visit day; prior academic record; teacher recommendation(s); developmental readiness; suitability to our school-specific village spaces, and standardized assessments. The admissions committee will also consider evidence of the applicant’s potential for success in our Montessori and Life Based Skills programs.

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NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY: Life International Academy does not discriminate based on any race, color, faith, gender, national and ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs. Life International Academy is an equal-opportunity employer. 

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Pursuant to 1002.421 (1) (j). Florida Statues, a parentally placed private school student with a disability does not have an individual right to receive some or all the special education and related services that the student would receive if enrolled in a public school under the individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), as amended.

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