Sunshine State Academy joins Cambridge International School network

Sunshine State Academy in Hollywood, Florida, has been recognized as a Cambridge International School, connecting the private school with Cambridge International Education’s global network of more than 10,000 schools in 160 countries. The designation is expected to strengthen the school’s academic program for students from age 1 through grade 8 across two campuses.

Why it matters: - The Cambridge International School designation links Sunshine State Academy to a worldwide network and a structured academic framework used by schools in 160 countries. - The recognition may broaden opportunities for students by aligning the school with the Cambridge Pathway, which emphasizes curriculum, assessment and teacher support. - The move reinforces Sunshine State Academy’s effort to prepare students for an interconnected world while keeping its small-school model and family relationships.

What happened: - Sunshine State Academy in Hollywood, Florida, was recognized as a Cambridge International School by Cambridge International Education. - The private school serves children from age 1 through grade 8. - Sunshine State Academy operates two campuses in Hollywood. - Cambridge International Education said its network includes more than 10,000 Cambridge schools across 160 countries.

The details: - Cambridge International Education offers the Cambridge Pathway, a five-stage program for learners ages 3 to 19. - The pathway integrates curriculum, teaching and learning, assessment and educational resources. - Registered Cambridge schools also receive professional development, teaching resources and implementation support. - Sunshine State Academy said it will continue emphasizing critical thinking, inquiry, communication, problem-solving, collaboration and strong academic foundations. - The school said it will maintain individualized attention and close school-family relationships. - The academy’s programs include toddler and preschool classes for ages 1 through 5, Voluntary Prekindergarten for 4-year-olds, elementary grades kindergarten through 5, and middle school grades 6 through 8. - Sunshine State Academy also holds the Florida Gold Seal Quality Care designation. - The school displays APPLE, or Accredited Professional Preschool Learning Environment, and AISF, or Association of Independent Schools of Florida, credentials. - The school’s Hollywood campuses are located at 1308 S Federal Highway and 1801 Plunkett Street. - Sunshine State Academy’s website is sunshinestateacademy.com. - The school also lists social accounts on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and YouTube.

Between the lines: - The Cambridge recognition gives Sunshine State Academy an international credential that can signal academic rigor to current and prospective families. - The designation also suggests the school is aiming to pair global curriculum standards with its existing early-childhood-through-middle-school model. - A quoted comment from school leadership was pending approval in the release, so the announcement relied on institutional details rather than direct leadership remarks.

What's next: - Sunshine State Academy is expected to implement the Cambridge approach across its programs. - The school’s next phase appears centered on translating the designation into day-to-day classroom changes for students and teachers. - School leadership was expected to provide additional comment after approval of a quoted statement.