Personalized, Future-Ready Education
Welcome to Palm Beach International Academy, a nonprofit private school offering a flexible, hybrid education. Our teaching staff truly knows, values, and supports every student. Here, students thrive in an environment where they have the option to tackle their schoolwork on campus, at home, or even while exploring the world! With access to dedicated Academic Coaches and engaging teacher support, both in-person and online, our students are set up for success as they pursue their passions. Join us and discover a world of opportunities, while fostering a lifelong love for learning and shaping responsible global citizens.
Why PBIA?
- Student-Centered Learning: Every student receives a Personalized Learning Plan, developed with an Academic Coach. Choose from 250+ courses including Honors, AP®, Dual Enrollment, world languages, and electives.
- Flexible Hybrid Model: Study at our Boca Raton campus, at home, or while traveling. Choose the amount of time you want to spend on campus each week, and do the rest of your work from home or while traveling. Learning at PBIA adapts to your life.
- Expert Coaching & Teaching: Our faculty of dedicated Academic Coaches and teachers who are subject-matter experts guide each student’s journey. They foster critical thinking, autonomy, and confidence through personalized instruction and support.
- Future-Focused Skill Development: At PBIA, students build essential future skills such as innovation, digital literacy, global awareness, and problem solving through mastery-based learning, assessments, and real-world applications.
- Microschool Environment: With small class sizes and a micro-community culture, every student is known, valued, and supported. Our hybrid campus encourages small-group interaction, social‑emotional learning, and building meaningful relationships.
At Palm Beach International Academy, we believe each student deserves to learn in a way that fits them best, which is why our dedicated team provides learning opportunities that are tailored to each student, with flexibility to meet their individual needs.
Megan O’Reilly Palevich
Executive Director
Academics at Palm Beach International Academy
A robust course catalog, flexible scheduling, and in-person and virtual instruction from Academic Coaches and Teachers develop future-ready learners equipped to discover and achieve their goals.
Who Thrives Here?
Academic Trailblazers
Highly ambitious students that have a clear goal of attending a top-tier college or university need to attend an accredited high school that allows them to take challenging, advanced courses while balancing other commitments like extracurricular activities, internships, or volunteer work. These students are often involved in honors programs, AP courses, and may even take dual-enrollment classes at local colleges. To succeed in this competitive academic path, they need a school structure that accommodates their demanding schedules and supports their need for academic rigor and flexibility.
Athletic Achievers
Students who aspire to excel in competitive sports while maintaining a strong academic foundation can benefit from a great education at Palm Beach International Academy. Balancing rigorous athletic training and travel with schoolwork can be challenging for them, so they seek a flexible, supportive educational environment that accommodates their demanding schedules. They are highly motivated and disciplined but need a school structure that allows them to pursue both their athletic goals and academic success without sacrificing either.
Students who seek a personalized learning experience tailored to their unique academic strengths, interests, and challenges thrive at Palm Beach International Academy. These students feel that traditional education methods often fall short in addressing their individual needs, whether it’s providing extra support in specific areas or offering the opportunity to advance in subjects where they excel. They are proactive and driven, but they need a learning environment that adapts to their pace and style, offering guidance and resources when necessary.
Creative Performers
Creative Performers are students in grades 6-12 who are passionate about the performing arts—whether it’s acting, music, dance, or another form of artistic expression. Their schedules often involve rehearsals, auditions, performances, and even travel, leaving them in need of a flexible school day that allows them to balance their academic requirements with their artistic pursuits. These students are dedicated to both their craft and their studies but require an educational environment that accommodates the demands of their performance schedules while still challenging them academically.
Determined Learners
Students who have experienced learning gaps and need extra support to reach their full potential often benefit from smaller class sizes, where they can receive more individualized attention from teachers and feel comfortable asking questions. With the right support and tailored instruction, they can close their learning gaps and regain confidence in their academic abilities. They are motivated by progress, but need a structured, nurturing environment to thrive academically.
Our Campus
Located in the Boca Raton Innovation Campus, students have access to in-person instruction and support as well as a variety of amenities if they choose to come to campus to complete their school work.