Academy at the Lakes

Academy at the Lakes, founded in 1992, is a distinguished independent school serving students from preschool through grade 12 in Land O' Lakes, near Tampa. Academy at the Lakes is one of Florida's only full IB Continuum schools, offering the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP), the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP), and the IB Diploma Programme (DP) — providing seamless international-minded education from the earliest years through graduation. SACS-accredited, the school enrolls approximately 850 students and is celebrated for its commitment to inquiry-based learning, international-mindedness, and the development of global citizens. The school's beautiful 44-acre campus in the rolling lake country north of Tampa provides an extraordinary learning environment. Academy at the Lakes attracts families throughout the greater Tampa Bay area who seek a rigorous, internationally recognized education. The school's IB Diploma results consistently rank among the best in Florida and the Southeast United States. Graduates gain exceptional preparation for universities in the United States and internationally.