Coral Terrace

I have to mention one teacher has stood out in one of my daugthers academic experience. Mrs. Fleites - her first grade teacher. This teacher pushed my daughter out of shyness and has given her a love for school.. This wonderful teacher has motivated her to go above and beyond. We definitely recommend this school. My daughter is now going to 4th grade and still misses this school. We moved and had to transfer to another school.

The teachers at this school go above and beyond. They really care about their students and it shows. The communication between teachers, parents and the administration is really what creates that family feeling and makes me feel good about sending our child here.

Please do not waste! While some teachers do have love and compassion for children others are very dry and do not even teach the children basic core lessons. Smart Starts has purchased the school. The WebCams are not all inclusive of tuition you have to pay extra for them however because of all the changes due to painting projects as well as moving furniture , we have not seen our son. My son has been bitten FOUR times in the last seven weeks without any concern to the staff or administration. I was told this is a normal process of the toddler years and that there was no school policy. I finally made the decision to withdraw my son from the school. I had already paid the fall registration and fall fees however I was told the registration is not reimbursable in addition I was told that I would be reimbursed for a week when my son missed school for Influenza, and now they have gone back and said school policy for courtesy week is 3months min. Look at how many withdrawals so close to one another, and the corporate team at Smart Starts, still doesn't recognize their weaknesses, or acknowledge them. Please do not make the same mistake I made, and go elsewhere.

The staff does not care about teaching and have no work ethic. They do not strive to go above and beyond or learn about your child. They are at best nice people but NOT real teachers. If your kid is slightly off they will insinuate they are autistic. It’s shameful.

Es una escuela maravillosa de manera general, pero si tengo que resaltar algo sería los excelentes maestros!!! Con el amor tan grande que cuidan a cada niño y atienden sus necesidades individuales. Se preocupan no solo por el alumno sino por su familia, son increíbles en verdad y todos los niños son muy felices allí. Estoy muy agradecida por la labor tan bonita que han hecho con mi hijo.

In Miami, there are few schools like Our International Academy (OIA). They truly stand out for their human approach and commitment to quality education, where family is a top priority. The small class sizes—no more than 18 students per room—allow for personalized attention and a higher standard of education. As part of their curriculum, they include extracurricular classes such as orchestra, performing arts, and sports, which enrich my children’s learning experience.The school uses a project-based learning approach, which makes the lessons interactive, engaging, and structured, ensuring meaningful learning. As a mother of three boys, I particularly appreciate that they don’t assign homework, which allows me to spend quality time with my kids, enjoy their childhood, and create beautiful memories together. Despite not having homework, the academic level is excellent and perfectly aligned with my children’s developmental stages.Another aspect I love is that OIA has a sister school, Bright Bridge Preparatory, which focuses on children with special needs. This has taught my kids a valuable life lesson: understanding and respecting that we are all different. It’s beautiful to see how they’ve developed empathy and acceptance through this connection.Although the school is not close to my home, I happily make the drive knowing it’s the ideal environment for my children to grow, learn, and thrive. OIA is more than a school—it’s a second family and a community I’m proud to be part of.