Middle School at Palm Beach International Academy

At Palm Beach International Academy, our Middle School students work with a team of educators to become more independent, demonstrate strong self-advocacy skills, and prepare for Upper School and beyond.

Getting Middle Schoolers to the Next Level

During the Middle School years at Palm Beach International Academy, we invite our students to explore their personal passions, create their own worldviews, and begin to envision their futures. Our Academic Coaches partner with each student to create their own Personalized Learning Plan and provide them with the tools and knowledge they need to thrive when they reach the next level of school.

Flexibility that allows students to complete school work at their own pace and pursue outside interests
Students partner with their dedicated Academic Coach to create a Personalized Learning Plan aligned with their goals for high school and beyond, and receive ongoing mentoring and support throughout the school year
Teachers grade student work and offer feedback. Parents are always in the loop as they receive direct communication as well as access to our Learning Management System
Teachers deliver personalized instruction that brings learning to life for students, fostering critical thinking skills and a growth mindset through targeted feedback focused on their development.
Our highly effective hybrid learning model offers flexibility that allows students to complete school work at their own pace and pursue outside interests while receiving in-person academic instruction

Building Student Independence

The Middle School years are a critical time in laying the foundation for a student’s future. During this time, it is important to foster interests and cultivate skills that will prepare them for what lies ahead. Our educators at Palm Beach International Academy work with Middle Schoolers to build the self-confidence to be independent, self-guided learners.

Setting Expectations for Middle School

Academic Coach and Teacher Mentorship

Students begin developing future-ready skills during Middle School. Our Academic Coaches serve as mentors to our middle school students, helping them build a sense of ownership and independence over their education as well as a lifelong love of learning. Our teachers provide grading and personalized feedback that celebrates accomplishments while encouraging students to keep excelling as they continue along their education path.

Personalized Learning Plan

Each student’s Personalized Learning Plan is tailored to their specific academic strengths and opportunities, interests, and future goals. Students in grades 6 to 8 collaborate with their Academic Coach to develop their own Personalized Learning Plan that focuses on choosing the right courses for their Upper School goals, examines how to further develop their interests, and builds self-confidence and independence in their studies.

Courses for Middle School and Beyond

Our course catalog of more than 300 courses gives students the ability to enroll in an advanced course such as a high school-level math or science course.

Courses That Fit Each Student’s Academic Path

Our middle school students can select from an expansive course catalog that includes fun and interesting elective and core course options. Students enroll in courses based on academic ability–not age or grade level–allowing our middle schoolers to take Upper School courses if they demonstrate academic readiness and interest. View our course catalog to see a full list of our courses.

COURSE CATALOG