Academic & Athletic Excellence: Challenge Accepted 

Just through the gates of our Bradenton, Florida campus, you’ll find a place for top-notch academics, athletics, and personal development at IMG Academy. Our 600+ acre campus features world-class facilities home to some of the best teachers, coaches, and mentors in the industry. This all-inclusive setting challenges student-athletes as individuals, classmates, and leaders. This holistic approach creates influencers and champions of the next generation that excel on and off the field, court, or green. 

IMG Academy’s culturally-diverse learning and developmental atmosphere attracts student-athletes from grades 6-12 and the post-graduate program level from a variety of countries, creating a truly unique and culturally-diverse learning atmosphere. Learn more about all aspects of the IMG academic methodology and delivery as well as what makes IMG the best boarding school option for student-athletes in this webinar:

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WHAT’S COVERED IN THE WEBINAR:

0:34 Meet Chris Locke, IMG Academy Head of School

4:11 Education at IMG Academy: From a historical foundation to higher-level academics

6:55 Faculty attributes: engaged and passionate educators that make a difference

7:46 Honors track and AP course opportunities 

8:43 Commitment to the academic experience: academic and athletic expansion over the years

10:34 Athletic v. academic balance 

11:40 Morning v. afternoon school and sport training schedules

13:26 Transitioning to college: the competitive advantage of the IMG Academy experience

16:03 Residential mentor support for student-athletes

18:32 Campus experience enrichment: activities, clubs, events, and organizations 

20:32 What is Athletic and Personal Development (APD), and how does it set IMG Academy apart from other boarding schools? 

If your son or daughter loves the sports that we offer, they want to compete both on the field and in the classroom, and grow as a person, I can’t think of a better place to be than here. – Chris Locke, IMG Academy Head of School

Even with the recent expansion of the Academic Center, IMG Academy intentionally maintains small, intimate class sizes with passionate educators who support the balance of a rigorous academic and athletic schedule. The approximately 100,000 sq. ft. facility provides student-athletes, faculty, campers, and adult guests with the latest in technology and curriculum expansion, such as collaborative, hands-on work areas, a fully functional broadcast production studio, computer labs, a complete English Language Center, and more.

To continue as an industry leader means to continue to evolve, learn, and grow as both an athletic and academic institution. The challenge of successfully balancing student, sport, and social responsibilities are part of what elevates IMG student-athletes against their competition when transitioning to the collegiate level. The Academic Center addition is just one example of IMG Academy's demonstrated commitment to high-level academics for our growing student body and on-campus visitors.

Learn more about what sets IMG Academy apart from other boarding schools by clicking here.