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Life-Skills Based Learning Approach 

Real-world skills         Purpose-driven learning         Global impact 

At Life International Academy, education is more than academics, it's the foundation for a meaningful life. Our Life-Skills Based Learning™ approach is designed to cultivate real-world competencies, emotional intelligence, ethical leadership, and global awareness. Grounded in the Montessori philosophy, students are empowered to explore, create, and grow into capable, compassionate change-makers who are ready for life beyond the classroom.

 Maria Montessori

“Education is not preparation for life; education is life itself."

PreSchool
(Pre-K - KG)


Coming soon 2026-27

Primary (Grades 1-3)

Intermediate
(Grades 4-6)

Middle 
(Grades 7-8)


Future plan

Future-Focused Education

Life International Academy is the first school in the world designed entirely around Life-Skills Based Learning™, a trademarked model that integrates Montessori education, global citizenship, environmental stewardship, and real-world skill-building.

Our approach is grounded in the belief that education is not preparation for life, it is life itself. We blend authentic Montessori methods with hands-on, values-based learning experiences that prepare children to lead purposeful, compassionate, and impactful lives.

In multi-age classrooms, students take charge of their learning through exploration, collaboration, and meaningful work. From launching micro-businesses and managing real budgets, to practicing public speaking, sustainable living, and critical thinking, our students learn to lead, serve, and solve problems in today’s world.

All children receive daily instruction in foriegn languages, engage in project-based global studies, and participate in community service initiatives that nurture empathy and responsibility.

Our micro-school model allows for individualized attention, deep relationships, and purposeful learning. Every aspect of the school, from our classroom culture to our outdoor learning gardens is designed to help children grow not only academically, but emotionally, socially, ethically, and globally.

Screen-Free Childhood

At Life International Academy, we believe children deserve a childhood rooted in wonder not wired to a screen. That’s why we intentionally design our classrooms and curriculum to be screen-free during the school day. Instead of passive scrolling or digital distractions, our students learn through movement, nature, conversation, hands-on work, and real human connection.

We protect the early years as sacred filled with eye contact, curiosity, problem-solving, and purpose. In a world of increasing technology, we offer a rare space where children are allowed to be fully present, fully engaged, and fully themselves. 

Because childhood only happens once and we believe it should be lived, not streamed.

International Language Program 

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At Life International Academy, every student will learn a second language (Arabic or Mandarin) through daily language instruction and immersion in their classroom. Our unique program is based on ACTFL latest scientific research and effective methods for teaching International languages for non-native speakers (American Council for the Teaching of Foreign Languages ). The program emphasizes conversational skills through a combination of hands-on activities, culture exploration & dramatic storytelling. Our goal is to provide a multicultural educational experience, instilling in our students a constant curiosity towards foreign languages and fostering students’ global-mindedness and critical thinking for learning foreign languages enabling students to intuitively reach their highest mastery of
bilingualism.

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Mandarin

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Arabic

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Spanish 

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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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