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Bhaktivedanta Academy is a Montessori and International Baccalaureate World School grounded in bhakti — loving service to Krishna (God). We provide an education that shapes not only what students know, but who they become.
Students grow as whole persons — intellectually disciplined, emotionally mature, spiritually aware, and socially responsible. Success here is measured not by achievement alone, but by character, responsibility, and a life oriented toward contribution.
A Cohesive Journey of Growth
Our programs form a unified continuum of learning designed to meet each stage of development with intention, depth, and care.
Early Childhood
A Montessori foundation where independence, concentration, coordination, and joyful discovery take root. Within a carefully prepared environment, young children build the habits, confidence, and curiosity that shape lifelong learning.
Elementary
An expansive Montessori experience where imagination grows into research, collaboration, and moral reflection. Students deepen academic understanding while strengthening responsibility, leadership, and awareness of their place in the world.
International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme
A globally recognized framework for adolescence that strengthens analytical thinking, interdisciplinary understanding, and personal accountability. Students refine their voice, clarify their values, and prepare for the responsibilities of adult life.
News & Events
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![10th Grade Personal Project Expo]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1776363832/bhaktischoolorg7/iufm9c01srw51r6akjsl/661063480_10234586615831386_6134501629583472165_n.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1776363832/bhaktischoolorg7/iufm9c01srw51r6akjsl/661063480_10234586615831386_6134501629583472165_n.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1776363832/bhaktischoolorg7/iufm9c01srw51r6akjsl/661063480_10234586615831386_6134501629583472165_n.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1776363832/bhaktischoolorg7/iufm9c01srw51r6akjsl/661063480_10234586615831386_6134501629583472165_n.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1776363832/bhaktischoolorg7/iufm9c01srw51r6akjsl/661063480_10234586615831386_6134501629583472165_n.jpg","width":1375}])
The personal project is a student-centered independent learning exploration that showcases students’ skills for self-management, research, communication, critical & creative thinking, and collaboration.
![The Lion King Jr. by Krishna Sharanam - Get Your Tickets Now!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1776363693/bhaktischoolorg7/vj7i8bg3wgonjh73gcpw/670426324_10241682378253503_4124493625238870753_n.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1776363693/bhaktischoolorg7/vj7i8bg3wgonjh73gcpw/670426324_10241682378253503_4124493625238870753_n.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1776363693/bhaktischoolorg7/vj7i8bg3wgonjh73gcpw/670426324_10241682378253503_4124493625238870753_n.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1776363693/bhaktischoolorg7/vj7i8bg3wgonjh73gcpw/670426324_10241682378253503_4124493625238870753_n.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1776363693/bhaktischoolorg7/vj7i8bg3wgonjh73gcpw/670426324_10241682378253503_4124493625238870753_n.jpg","width":1536}])
We are excited to announce that our Krishna Sharanam students will be performing The Lion King Jr. on Thursday, May 21st!
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Our School Mother's Day Celebration is on Friday, May 1st.
![Three Pre-K girls huddled around a work together in the classroom]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1773696444/bhaktischoolorg7/ag5j7dnozuwrxzotxhqv/497242813_1287486856713031_3508632418330760183_n.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1773696444/bhaktischoolorg7/ag5j7dnozuwrxzotxhqv/497242813_1287486856713031_3508632418330760183_n.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1773696444/bhaktischoolorg7/ag5j7dnozuwrxzotxhqv/497242813_1287486856713031_3508632418330760183_n.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1773696444/bhaktischoolorg7/ag5j7dnozuwrxzotxhqv/497242813_1287486856713031_3508632418330760183_n.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1773696444/bhaktischoolorg7/ag5j7dnozuwrxzotxhqv/497242813_1287486856713031_3508632418330760183_n.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1773696444/bhaktischoolorg7/ag5j7dnozuwrxzotxhqv/497242813_1287486856713031_3508632418330760183_n.jpg","width":2048}])
Our School Father's Day Celebration is on Friday, April 3rd.
![Bike Week]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1776218168/lhhfndcjnmxqmkqyrbaw/87368316_200556424684224_798348134433423360_n.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1776218168/lhhfndcjnmxqmkqyrbaw/87368316_200556424684224_798348134433423360_n.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1776218168/lhhfndcjnmxqmkqyrbaw/87368316_200556424684224_798348134433423360_n.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1776218168/lhhfndcjnmxqmkqyrbaw/87368316_200556424684224_798348134433423360_n.jpg","width":960}])
Bhaktivedanta Academy's annual Bike Week starts Monday, February 23rd for all students in Audarya Bhavan & Madhurya Bhavan.
![Gaura Purnima Celebrations at Bhaktivedanta Academy]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1776023832/bhaktischoolorg7/viz7daqnmvuhx8bwu0kg/P1140518-EDITED_1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1776023832/bhaktischoolorg7/viz7daqnmvuhx8bwu0kg/P1140518-EDITED_1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1776023832/bhaktischoolorg7/viz7daqnmvuhx8bwu0kg/P1140518-EDITED_1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1776023832/bhaktischoolorg7/viz7daqnmvuhx8bwu0kg/P1140518-EDITED_1.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1776023832/bhaktischoolorg7/viz7daqnmvuhx8bwu0kg/P1140518-EDITED_1.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1776023832/bhaktischoolorg7/viz7daqnmvuhx8bwu0kg/P1140518-EDITED_1.jpg","width":1711}])
Please join us for Bhaktivedanta Academy's festivities in honor of the appearance of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu.
![Spelling Bee 2026]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1773932424/bhaktischoolorg7/yblybz5k15mfaums18qv/90.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1773932424/bhaktischoolorg7/yblybz5k15mfaums18qv/90.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1773932424/bhaktischoolorg7/yblybz5k15mfaums18qv/90.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1773932424/bhaktischoolorg7/yblybz5k15mfaums18qv/90.jpg","width":880}])
We are incredibly proud of Ishaya Bosch and Nimai Patel, our Alachua County Spelling Bee contestants, who did an outstanding job competing in the district spelling bee!
![Govardhana Puja]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1773932394/bhaktischoolorg7/aruifq306inzyjajfyul/P1140443.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1773932394/bhaktischoolorg7/aruifq306inzyjajfyul/P1140443.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1773932394/bhaktischoolorg7/aruifq306inzyjajfyul/P1140443.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1773932394/bhaktischoolorg7/aruifq306inzyjajfyul/P1140443.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1773932394/bhaktischoolorg7/aruifq306inzyjajfyul/P1140443.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1773932394/bhaktischoolorg7/aruifq306inzyjajfyul/P1140443.jpg","width":2200}])
We’re excited to announce our signature PTO Fall Event—Govardhan Puja & Harvest Festival—Friday, October 24th.
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