“Some know the value of education by having it. I know its value by not having it. ”
– Frederick Douglas
A JLA education is an unparalleled investment in your child’s future and in the future of our community.
Need-Blind Admission
Families who can afford to fully fund their investment will be required to do so. However, we do not believe that ability to pay should be a criteria in the admissions process, and we are committed to enrolling every student that is accepted into the school, regardless of their financial means. The admissions process is therefore “need blind” and JLA is dedicated to fully integrating mission appropriate students from all socio-economic backgrounds into the fabric of school life.
Indexed Tuition Program
Full annual tuition of $50,000 (MS) and $52,500 (US) reflects the true cost of a JLA education. However, our Indexed Tuition program endeavors to ensure that each family’s tuition fees are uniquely scaled to meet their individual means. Families interested in applying for indexed tuition must complete an assessment through our confidential ITAP application designed to determine which one of JLA’s seven tuition amounts is the most meaningful, yet affordable, indexed tuition tier for their family.
Applying for the State of Florida Private School Scholarships via Step Up for Students or AAA is strongly encouraged and any funds received from these scholarships may be deducted from tuition. As an example, a $50,000 Middle School Tuition could be reduced to approximately $42,000 or less.
JLA Tuition Includes*
* Uniforms and (optional) daily busing are not included in tuition
In order to facilitate transparency between JLA and prospective families, we have created a tuition estimator to give a sense of what their Indexed Tuition tier may be. While a final determination can only be made after a review of your completed ITAP application, this tool will help to provide an estimate based solely on the parameters shared with us below.
* Scholarship amounts vary by scholarship type, grade level and county of residence and are announced each summer. Please click HERE for additional information.
Questions about Indexed Tuition or State Scholarship Programs? Please contact Joe Sharp, CFO/ COO at jsharp@jlamiami.org or 305-306-2660 ext. 102
New JLA Families: Click HERE to submit your 2026/27 ITAP application
Returning JLA Families: ITAP applications will be open in January 2026
Questions about the ITAP application? Please contact itap@jlamiami.org
**Families in Tier F may also be eligible for additional support from the Gisela and Daniel Ades Foundation.
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