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The Roig Academy

United States, Miami

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Spanish
Fees $40,625
Ages 2 - 12 years
Pupil numbers 100
Type Co-educational
Opened 2000
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP), Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages Spanish
Typical class size 7
Strengths Visual and Creative Arts, Academic Enrichment, Service and Sustainability
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Community and Service
Stages Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle School
Introduction

Located at 8000 SW 112th Street, The Roig Academy is a private K-8 day school in Miami serving ages 2 to 12. It offers an International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme within a Global Curriculum, augmented by the IB Choice for Students with Dyslexia, which combines explicit literacy instruction with inquiry-based, transdisciplinary learning. Reading uses a structured literacy approach (Orton-Gillingham) to support language-based differences, while the IB framework nurtures curiosity, collaboration, and reflection. The school maintains a 7:1 student–teacher ratio to provide individualized attention. Cognia accreditation and IB World School status affirm its standards. Technology is embedded in every classroom with interactive whiteboards, Apple TVs, Swivl home-learning, and a one-to-one device program (iPads Lower School, Chromebooks Upper School) as a Google for Education school. A therapy dog named Leo enriches the learning environment. Signature events such as Ourselves Art Installation and The World Cardboard Regatta reflect IB themes in cross-grade projects.

The Essentials

The Roig Academy has 100 pupils, typical class sizes of 7, instruction in English, Spanish.

Location
8000 SW 112th St, Miami, FL 33156, USA

Stages
Grades K-8 (Kindergarten through 8th grade)

Type
Day School

Additional learning support
Structured literacy instruction with the Orton-Gillingham Approach for language-based learning disabilities, including dyslexia.

Country affiliation
United States

School day structure
The Roig Academy operates as a day school serving students in Grades K-8. The Summer Academic Program runs from 9:00am–12:00pm.
Diving Deeper

Governance and Ownership
Founded in 2000 by Dr. Jennifer C. Roig, Ed.D, and Gus Roig, The Roig Academy is a private day school in Miami serving Grades K-8. It is led by Co-Head of School Dr. Jennifer Roig and Co-Head of School Gus Roig, with an Associate Director of Academic Programs and Enrollment. The Academy is accredited by the International Baccalaureate (IB) and Cognia (AdvancED).
Fees

Annual tuition at The Roig Academy ranges from USD 40,625 for 2026/27.

Application / Admission fees
- Registration (one-time): USD 1,700.00.
- Admissions evaluation: no specific fee amount published; families are instructed to contact admissions for evaluation details.

Tuition (by year group and overall cost)
- The Roig Academy provides K–8 (Kindergarten through Grade 8) day-school education. The published total cost of attendance for K–8 for the 2026–2027 academic year is USD 40,625.00. This total is presented as the Cost of Attendance for the IB day program.

Per-term / per-grade breakdown
- A per-term or per-grade tuition breakdown is not published. The school's publicly listed material provides a single Cost of Attendance figure for the IB day program rather than separate amounts by grade or by term. Families should plan based on the stated annual Cost of Attendance unless they obtain a detailed schedule from admissions.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- A specific billing schedule (term dates, installment due dates, late-payment penalties) and detailed payment terms are not published in the public tuition information. No published installment plan, due-date schedule, or tuition refund timetable is shown alongside the advertised Cost of Attendance.

Boarding fees
- The Roig Academy operates as a private IB day school for Kindergarten through Grade 8; no boarding program or boarding fees are listed. Boarding is not applicable.

Other costs and additional fees
- Summer academic program (Roig Students Summer School): pricing is published as USD 700.00 for 4 weeks and USD 960.00 for 6 weeks for the Summer Academic Program.
- No separate published charges for uniforms, technology fees, books, school supplies, field trips, or other recurring ancillary fees are listed alongside the primary Cost of Attendance on the school's public tuition pages. Specific ancillary fees (if they apply) are not itemized publicly.

Refund information
- No published refund policy or specific refund terms for tuition, registration, or ancillary fees are provided in the publicly posted tuition information. Refund terms are not listed with the published Cost of Attendance.

Fee payment options
- No specific payment methods (for example, credit card, bank transfer, ACH, checks, or third-party tuition payment plans) or accepted payment channels are published alongside the Cost of Attendance. Payment method options are not itemized in the publicly posted tuition material.

Notes on available published amounts and omissions
- The only explicit, published amounts available for the 2026–2027 K–8 program are the one-time Registration fee (USD 1,700.00) and the single Cost of Attendance figure for the year (USD 40,625.00). The school's public pages do not publish a per-grade tuition schedule, per-term amounts, billing calendar, payment-method options, itemized ancillary fees, or a tuition refund policy. For any required internal database fields that demand per-term or per-grade amounts, billing dates, payment-method options, or refund conditions, those details are not present in the publicly posted tuition materials and will need to be obtained directly from the school's admissions or business office.
Academics

The Roig Academy teaches IB (PYP), Bespoke Curriculum for students aged 2 to 12.

Curriculum
Grades K-8 with a Global Curriculum and Specialized Approach: The IB Choice for Students with Dyslexia. The program integrates the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme framework with explicit, systematic literacy instruction to support language-based learning differences including dyslexia. Reading instruction emphasizes structured literacy within an inquiry-based, transdisciplinary learning environment. The IB Learner Profile attributes are fostered to develop reflective, courageous, curious, and caring learners. The school maintains a 7:1 student-to-teacher ratio to support individualized attention.

Student Teacher Ratio
7:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

Higher Education Progression
Graduates transition to college-preparatory high schools, including Gulliver Prep, Westminster Christian School, Palmer Trinity School, Christopher Columbus High School, and Belén Prep School.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
SEL is integrated through The Roig Approach, which treats education as a whole-child process and emphasizes social, physical, emotional, and cultural needs alongside academics. The approach develops 21st-century skills such as collaboration, cooperation, problem-solving, conflict resolution, and creative and critical thinking. It promotes student agency and reflection as part of learning, and daily routines foster belonging and emotional grounding.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Empowers students with language-based learning disabilities, including dyslexia, through a comprehensive, evidence-based education rooted in structured literacy and the IB Primary Years Programme framework. Through explicit, systematic literacy instruction and inquiry-based, transdisciplinary learning, the school builds on each student's strengths and nurtures reflective, courageous, curious, and caring learners.

Mental Wellbeing
Mental wellbeing is central to the school's whole-child philosophy; the program emphasizes student wellness and personal growth. Leo, the school therapy dog, provides emotional grounding, calm, and enhanced engagement in classroom activities, supporting a welcoming learning environment.

Safeguarding
Safeguarding is governed by Standards of Ethical Conduct adapted from Florida's Education Profession codes, prioritizing protection of students from harm, equal opportunity, and respectful conduct. Staff responsibilities include protecting students' health and safety, avoiding harassment or discrimination, and upholding students' rights. There is a formal duty to report misconduct by staff or administrators and to report actual or suspected child abuse or neglect, with appropriate reporting contacts and procedures in place.
Parent Experience

History
The Roig Academy was founded in 2000 by Dr. Jennifer C. Roig, Ed.D, and Gustavo Roig as a private school in Miami specializing in evidence-based instruction for language-based learning disabilities such as dyslexia. Under their leadership, the academy transformed from a tutoring center into a comprehensive day school and preschool. The school is accredited by Cognia and is an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School. The Roig Academy operates as Roig Academy, Inc., a Florida for-profit corporation, with Dr. Jennifer C. Roig serving as CEO and Gustavo A. Roig as President.

Community
The Roig Academy emphasizes a close-knit community and describes itself as a small school with a big heart. Throughout the year, it conducts charity activities, including fundraising for The Safe Children Coalition and presenting proceeds at a benefit breakfast. Student projects and events include the World Cardboard Regatta, the Ourselves art installation, and Sky of Gratitude and Umbrella Sky that connect classroom learning to real-world contexts. The school is an IB Day School (K-8) and features Leo, a therapy dog, on campus.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The Roig Academy is a private K-8 day school in Miami with a 7:1 student-to-faculty ratio. Classrooms feature the latest technology, including interactive whiteboard displays and Apple TVs, and Swivl home-learning integration connects in-person and remote learning. The school operates a one-to-one device program with iPads in the Lower School and Chromebooks in the Upper School, and is a Google for Education school. A therapy dog named Leo supports students in the learning environment. The Roig Academy is an International Baccalaureate World School offering the IB Primary Years Programme, and the campus is located at 8000 SW 112st, Miami, FL 33156.

Academic Facilities
Technology in the classroom is central to The Roig Academy. Interactive Whiteboard Displays and Apple TVs are in every classroom, with Swivl Robots enabling in-person and home learning. The device program includes iPads in the Lower School and Chromebooks in the Upper School, and the school is a Google for Education school. The Roig Academy is an International Baccalaureate World School offering the IB Primary Years Programme.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Signature School Events include Ourselves Art Installation, The World Cardboard Regatta, and Our Sky of Gratitude. These events reflect IB transdisciplinary themes and inquiry-based learning, bringing together students across grades to explore ideas and express themselves.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The Roig Academy is a K-8 IB World Day School that integrates the IB Primary Years Programme with a structured literacy program to support students with language-based learning disabilities, including dyslexia. Reading instruction uses the Orton-Gillingham approach, combining multi-sensory, explicit decoding and vocabulary work with inquiry-based, transdisciplinary learning. The school emphasizes a global, inquiry-oriented curriculum that develops critical thinking, collaboration, and leadership. The Head of School notes that the program fosters student agency and self-efficacy.

Arts & Creative
Beyond the classroom, The Roig Academy offers arts-infused experiences such as the Ourselves Art Installation, The World Cardboard Regatta, Our Sky of Gratitude, and Umbrella Sky, which explore self-expression, gratitude, and family through art and writing. The Butterfly Garden Living Classroom blends science, writing, and art as a hands-on learning space. These projects are designed to cultivate creativity and reflective thinking across grades.

Cultural & Language
The Roig Academy embraces an IB-driven, globally focused program that develops international-mindedness through inquiry-based learning and a global curriculum. The IB Learner Profile emphasizes becoming inquirers, knowledgeable, thinkers, communicators, principled, open-minded, caring, risk-takers, balanced, and reflective.

Social & Hobbies
Students participate in leadership and service activities as part of their school experience, including charity donations to community initiatives. Mixed-age collaboration and inquiry-based projects encourage teamwork, responsibility, and social skills beyond the classroom.

Community & Service
Charity initiatives are a regular feature, with students supporting organizations such as The Safe Children Coalition and presenting proceeds at school events. The school also hosts collaborative, cross-grade projects that promote community involvement and social responsibility.

Leadership & Professional
Gustavo Roig serves as Co-Head of School and IB Coordinator; Jennifer C. Roig serves as Co-Head of School and Literacy Architect. The leadership team emphasizes ongoing professional development and the integration of structured literacy with IB practices to support diverse learners.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The Roig Academy emphasizes educating the whole child, prioritizing student wellness and personal growth alongside academics. The mission highlights nurturing a lifelong love of learning, with a focus on reflection, curiosity, and caring for others.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Diagnosed: Diagnosed or suspected dyslexia or a language-based learning disability. The applicant displays average to high average intelligence. The applicant must be free from a diagnosis of intellectual, behavioral or emotional disorder and autism. The Roig Academy is not specialized to support these diagnoses. 2. Inquire: Inquire at The Roig Academy and complete our parent inquiry form. The page lists Inquire as Step 2 of the admissions process. This step initiates the formal evaluation of the applicant's fit for Roig Academy. The information gathered during this step leads to the next steps in testing, interviews, and tours. 3. Testing: Submit current psychoeducational testing to The Roig Academy. The testing should display average to above-average intelligence. The results are used to determine eligibility and appropriate placement within the program. This step is part of the admissions process. 4. Interviews: Family and student interviews are conducted. The interviews help the school understand the family and student goals, strengths, and areas of need. The admissions team uses the information from interviews to assess fit for the program. Additional information may be requested as part of the evaluation. 5. Tours: Family tour of The Roig Academy Campus. Tours provide an opportunity to see the campus, meet staff, and ask questions about daily life and supports. The tour helps families observe the environment and gauge fit for the program. 6. Evaluations: School evaluation and placement testing. Evaluations determine the appropriate placement within the Roig Academy program. The results are considered along with prior steps to inform the final decision. 7. Enrollment: Enrollment is the final step in The Roig Academy's Admissions Process. The Admissions Decision is made at this stage. The school will offer acceptance for your child or provide a thoughtful recommendation to guide you toward the best next steps in your educational journey.
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