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American Youth Academy (AYA) is a fully accredited PK12 Islamic school established in 2004. AYA holds accreditation with the Florida Council of Independent Schools (FCIS) and Cognia (SACS-CASI), and is an IB World School for the Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP) for Grades 612.AYA is committed to academic excellence through a rigorous, college-preparatory curriculum that integrates Islamic values with strong STEM, humanities, and language programs. Students benefit from a well-rounded experience that includes competitive athletics, leadership opportunities, extracurricular activities, and character development, preparing them for success in higher education and beyond.
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School Notes
School Motto: To provide academic excellence in a safe nurturing Islamic environment for the purpose of guiding students to become successful 21st century global citizens
School Mascot: Eagle
American Youth Academy (AYA) is a fully accredited PK12 Islamic
school established in 2004. AYA holds accreditation with the
Florida Council of Independent Schools (FCIS) and Cognia
(SACS-CASI), and is an IB World School for the Middle Years
Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP) for Grades 612.AYA is
committed to academic excellence through a rigorous,
college-preparatory curriculum that integrates Islamic values with
strong STEM, humanities, and language programs. Students benefit
from a well-rounded experience that includes competitive athletics,
leadership opportunities, extracurricular activities, and character
development, preparing them for success in higher education and
beyond.
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