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Strengths Founded 2003, IEYC and IPC, Inquiry-based learning, Small class sizes, Historic lakeside campus, Swimming pool
Stages Pre-School, Elementary, Middle School
Introduction
Summit Academy is a private, progressive school in Nassau, Bahamas, founded in 2003, serving K2 through Grade 8. The school follows the IEYC and IPC curricula in a lakeside campus housed in a historic building, emphasising inquiry-based learning, small classes, and character education.
Summit Academy has 150 pupils, instruction in English.
Location
Summit Academy is at Lake Waterloo, Nassau, Bahamas, in a historic 10,000 sq ft lakeside building.
Stages
K2 (preschool) through Grade 8.
Type
Summit Academy is a private co-educational progressive day school.
Academics
Summit Academy teaches International Primary Curriculum for students aged 2 to 14.
Curriculum
International Early Years Curriculum (IEYC) for ages 2-5. International Primary Curriculum (IPC) for primary. Progressive, inquiry-based learning emphasising constructivism.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Culture of caring and kindness. Character and values-based education.
Admissions
Admissions
Now accepting applications for 2026. Tuition schedule available for 2025/2026. Campus tours by request.
FAQs
When was Summit Academy founded?
In 2003.
What grades does Summit serve?
K2 (preschool) through Grade 8.
What curricula are used?
IEYC for early years and IPC for primary, both inquiry-based.
Are uniforms required?
Yes, varying by grade level with online ordering available.
Is there a swimming pool?
Yes, access to a swimming pool is provided.
What is the campus like?
A historic 10,000 sq ft lakeside building, formerly Sir Stafford Sands' residence.
