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Florida Connections Academy

Students all across Florida, from the Florida Keys to Fernandina Beach and Jacksonville to Pensacola and beyond are finding their way forward thanks to the classes, teachers and unique opportunities of Florida Connections Academy.

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Creating Opportunity

A Tuition-Free Online Public School in Florida

Florida students deserve the chance to go far in life. Florida Connections Academy helps them get there by engaging their minds, building their character and preparing them for a changing world. We’ll partner with you to give your child what they need to become what they want to be.

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Our History

Helping Florida Students Succeed since 2018

Florida Connections Academy opened as a tuition-free online public school in Florida in 2018 and has been helping K–12 students ignite their passions and find a path to success ever since.

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Florida certified teachers specially trained in online learning
Public program fully online with no tuition
K–12 grades served

Our Mission

The mission of Florida Connections Academy is to create a personalized, student-centered learning experience with certified teachers dedicated to helping students succeed in school and in life. Learning Coaches, usually parents, guide students on a daily basis and get a front row seat to their academic journey.

Florida Connections Academy is a tuition-free virtual public charter school that allows students grades K–12 to receive a high-quality education from home. Authorized by Hillsborough County Public Schools Office, Florida Connections Academy is state certified and open to students throughout Florida, including Coral–Fort Myers, Gainesville, Homosassa Springs and beyond.

Authorized by Hillsborough County Public Schools Office

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Parent Reviews

Hear Directly From Our Families

The families of Connections Academy families agree: Online learning helps students find their own path forward. Discover what parents are saying about their experience at Florida Connections Academy.

“My family loves this school … it’s such a blessing. I always tell folks that if they’re looking, this is the school.”

— Jaclyn S., Learning Coach at Florida Connections Academy

“I’m coming up on my fifth year as a Learning Coach … and absolutely love this program. My daughters went from barely passing … now they’re making [all] As and Bs.”

— Brandy F., Learning Coach at Florida Connections Academy

“We’ve been at Florida Connections Academy eight years. We’ll never go back to a brick-and-mortar school.”

— Jennifer P., Learning Coach at Florida Connections Academy

"My daughter started her school journey [with] Florida Connections Academy and will complete it with Connections [Academy]. We love it!"

— Saranya W., Parent and Learning Coach at Florida Connections Academy

"I am coming up on my fifth year as a Florida Connections Academy Learning Coach and parent. I absolutely love this program … I can say this was the best choice I have made for [my daughters] and their education."

— Brandy F., Parent and Learning Coach at Florida Connections Academy

"I am really happy with our Florida Connections Academy experience .. my kids love everything about their school and this is the most important."

— Adriana A., Parent and Learning Coach at Florida Connections Academy

"We love [Florida Connections Academy]! I was traditionally homeschooled and wish this was an option back then. [This school] has been amazing for us and our schedules!"

— Kristin B., Parent and Learning Coach at Florida Connections Academy

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