Business Details
28 Years
experience
Your Trusted Bilingual Private School in Miami, FL
Highpoint Academy is a private bilingual educational institution established to nurture students from toddlers through 8th grade. Our mission focuses on academic excellence, character development, and bilingual proficiency, supported by small class sizes and individualized learning approaches. Accredited programs emphasize advanced academics, technology integration, and holistic development. We prioritize character education, healthy lifestyles, and arts engagement while maintaining a family-oriented environment.With two campuses serving diverse needs, including specialized programs for students with learning differences, we foster leadership, creativity, and ethical growth. Our faculty combines decades of experience with innovative teaching methods to address individual learning styles. Recognized as a top educational institution in Miami-Dade, we maintain rigorous standards while ensuring accessibility through scholarship programs.
Services
Bilingual Education
Character Development
Special Needs Programs
Technology Integration
Arts Enrichment
Athletics Programs
Scholarship Assistance
Parent Communication
Healthy Lifestyle
Individualized Learning
Details
- Year established: 1998
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of proven success in bilingual education and character development
- Our 8:1 student-teacher ratio ensures personalized attention and academic support
- Specialized programs for students with learning differences at our Coral Way Campus
- Award-winning curriculum combining technology integration and hands-on learning
- Comprehensive character education program addressing core values monthly
What people say
Excellent teachers
Bilingual success
Supportive environment
Character development
Technology integration
Services
Bilingual Education
Our comprehensive bilingual curriculum requires Spanish instruction from kindergarten through 8th grade. Students develop reading, writing, and speaking proficiency while exploring Hispanic cultures through annual heritage celebrations. This dual-language approach enhances cognitive development and prepares students for global citizenship while maintaining alignment with core academic standards.
Special Needs Programs
The Coral Way Campus provides specialized education for students with learning differences including ADHD and high-functioning autism. Our individualized programs feature customized curricula, adapted materials, and one-on-one instruction using evidence-based methods. Small student-teacher ratios ensure personalized attention while fostering self-sufficiency and academic growth through targeted interventions and progress monitoring.
Character Education
Monthly core value instruction integrates with social studies curriculum covering trustworthiness, responsibility, citizenship, and other essential traits. Daily reinforcement occurs through classroom activities and cross-curricular integration. This comprehensive approach develops ethical decision-making skills and promotes positive social interactions while establishing foundation for lifelong personal integrity and community contribution.
Technology Integration
1:1 iPad program provides interactive learning tools preloaded with digital textbooks and educational software. Students utilize platforms like Showbie for assignments and Ten Marks for math instruction. Technology enhances STEM education through coding, multimedia projects, and virtual labs while maintaining balance with traditional learning methods and hands-on experiential activities.
Arts Enrichment
Visual and performing arts curriculum develops creativity through music, theater, and studio art instruction. Students participate in annual productions and art exhibitions while exploring diverse artistic traditions. The program cultivates self-expression, cultural appreciation, and performance skills through structured classes and extracurricular opportunities that complement core academic instruction.
People
Dr. Gigi De Villiers
Program Director Coral Way Campus
Dr. Gigi De Villiers leads specialized education programs for students with learning differences, combining clinical expertise with innovative teaching methods to support student success.
Luis De Villiers
Dean of Students
Luis De Villiers oversees student affairs at Coral Way Campus, implementing structured programs that promote academic achievement and personal growth for students with special needs.
Questions
What grade levels does Highpoint Academy serve?
We educate students from 2-year-old toddlers through 8th grade across our two Miami campuses.
Do you offer special education programs?
Yes, our Coral Way Campus specializes in programs for students with ADHD, learning deficits, and high-functioning autism.
Is Spanish language instruction required?
Yes, Spanish is mandatory from kindergarten through 8th grade with cultural immersion activities included.
What technology resources are available?
Students use personal iPads with educational apps, digital textbooks, and interactive learning platforms across all grade levels.
Do you offer scholarship programs?
Yes, we help families access scholarships that can cover most annual tuition costs for Pre-K to 8th grade students.
What are your class sizes?
We maintain an 8:1 student-teacher ratio to ensure personalized attention and effective learning.
