179 students, nearly half from abroad, an English-style house system — and an elective that takes place above the clouds. Florida Prep specializes in exactly one year of America.
No brochure promises — the photos on this page come straight from the school and show real everyday life.
48 percent of students come from abroad — integration here is the program, not the exception. New arrivals become part of the community within days, not months.
The integrated ESOL program runs alongside subject classes — even students with B1 English keep up from day one.
The school's own One Year American Experience program is built specifically for one-year stays: curriculum, sports and social life are tailored to exchange students.
Plus things you will only find here — a dedicated aviation program with real flight lessons and the Experiential Learning Week.
52 percent of students live on campus, and the house system turns 179 students into four teams — and classmates into friends for life. Melbourne sits on the Space Coast, the beach is ten minutes away.
Real photos from the school and its surroundings — the place where your child will spend this year.
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.
Students who need an international, closely supervised boarding environment — especially if English isn't yet perfect and the stay is limited to one year.
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.
