DME Academy — Daytona Beach, Florida
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Sports Academy · Boarding · Elite Sport + High School

DME AcademyDaytona Beach, Florida

One of Florida's most established basketball academies — players from over 30 countries, daily college-level training under experienced coaches.

Key Facts at a Glance

DME Academy — Daytona Beach, Florida

Founded
2009
Grades: 7–12 + Post-Grad
Students
230
Teacher-to-Student: 13:1
Address
Daytona Beach, FL
1485 Bellevue Avenue
32114
Cost via SIDO
Sports Academy
Boarding + sports program approx. USD 55,000/year · F-1 program via SIDO
DME Academy Accreditation: Cognia, Florida Department of Education
Three Things We Highlight

What Makes This School Stand Out DME Academy.

One of Florida's most established basketball academies — players from over 30 countries, daily college-level training under experienced coaches.

Athletics and academics under one roof: morning training, afternoon classes. 13:1 student-teacher ratio, fully accredited curriculum, college counseling for NCAA pathways.

Fully renovated campus with residence hall, multiple basketball courts, beach volleyball, turf field, recovery facilities — the life of an elite athlete in miniature.

Beyond the Classroom

Sports & Arts

What this school offers in addition to academics — when a student wants something that shapes them beyond the classroom.

Sports

Basketball (Boys + Girls), Soccer, Volleyball, Baseball, Tennis · Strength & Conditioning · Recovery & Performance Tracking

Arts & Activities

Optional Arts · Athletic Performance Lab · Film Study Center

Our Promise

Why SIDO and This School.

Finding this school on your own is doable. But choosing the right one of four accredited options, lining up a vetted host family, navigating the visa, and having someone on the ground in Florida who can be there within an hour — that's what SIDO offers. We know every principal of every partner school personally. If your child has a problem, we're not at a desk in Germany — we're in Vero Beach. In person or on the phone, whichever helps.

Profile

Who Is This School For?

Young athletes with college-sport ambitions who need academic rigor and daily college-level training under one roof.

Before the Call

Frequently Asked Questions

Which visa do I need for this school?
For private and prep schools like this one, the program runs on the F-1 student visa. The school issues the I-20; SIDO walks you through the visa application from initial power of attorney to the embassy appointment.
Where will my child live during the stay?
On campus in the residence hall. The school is a boarding school — living, meals, activities, and learning all happen on the same property. Weekend activities are organized in scheduled programs.
What does a full school year at this school with SIDO cost in total?
Total cost depends on school type and program length. A transparent breakdown of every cost component — what's included and which additional expenses are realistic — is on the Costs page.
How does the application process work?
First step: a free 30-minute conversation about whether this school, another partner, or another state would be the better fit. Then the formal application, which we fill out together. The school usually responds within two to four weeks.
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Does this sound like the right place for your child?

We help you choose the right school — free, personal, no pressure. Thirty minutes on the phone is usually enough to know whether this school is the right fit or another one would serve your child better.