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Young Leaders Academy K-8

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North Miami Beach, FL · 1–11

Last verified August 20, 2026

16410 Ne 19th Ave, 33162 · (305) 705-2707

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Enrollment

139

Student:teacher

11:1

Published tuition

$8,500–$9,500

Application fee

$125

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Tuition by division

DivisionGradesAnnual tuition
Elementary2022-2023Kindergarten$8,500
Elementary2022-2023Lower Academy 1st - 5th$9,000
Middle school2022-2023Upper Academy 6th - 8th$9,500
Tuition figures published by the school. Confirm before applying.Last verified August 20, 2026Source page ↗

Head of school

Dr. Maria E. Chelala

Head of School

Curriculum & special classes

Young Leaders Academy provides an age-appropriate curriculum aligned to the adopted Florida B.E.S.T. standards, National Core Curriculum, Next Generation Science Standards and the ISTE standards. The Upper Academy uses the 5 E Instructional Model following a constructivist approach to academic achievement.

STEAM learning
Robotics
Computer Coding
Leadership and Entrepreneurial Projects
Foreign Language

Financial aid

The school accepts the Step-Up for Students, AAA, Family Empowerment, and McKay State Scholarships. Payment arrangements are available.

Application fee: $125

Before & after school care

Before school

Before Care K-5 available from 6:30 AM (school hours start) until the regular instructional school day begins.

After school

Extended after care program immediately starting upon dismissal of the regular instructional school day and extends until 6:00 PM. It includes community guest speaker presentations, folkloric dance performances, project-based learning, physical exercise, etiquette classes and artistic image renderings.

Cost

Before and After Care K-5: 5 days $250.00/month, 3 days $125.00/month. Before Only K-5: 5 days $60.00/month, 3 days $35.00/month. After Only K-5: 5 days $190.00/month, 3 days $110.00/month.

Extended-care hours and rates change yearly — parents can correct these below.

Admissions

The admission process involves an evaluation of academic records, a personal interview with the student, and class space availability. The school welcomes applications for kindergarten through grade eight, with most students entering in kindergarten, grade one, or grade six.

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Acceptance rate

Not listed

Application fee

$125

What they ask for: Completed application and $125 fee, photocopy of applicant’s passport/birth certificate/official ID, transcripts for the last two years (English or certified translation), educational/psychological evaluations (if applicable), Transcript Release Authorization Form, letters of recommendation from former teachers/schools, Snap or Medicaid letter, Florida Department of Health Physical Exam Form DH 3040, Florida Department of Health Certificate of Immunization DH680, Parent/Guardian Florida ID or Driver License, Parent/Guardian last four paystubs.

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