Universal Academy of Florida

Universal Academy of Florida is a private Islamic school in Tampa for boys and girls, serving children from daycare through grade 12.

The school was founded on August 28, 1992, with the aim of offering exceptional education in keeping with Islamic values.

Its mission is to teach students Islamic principles and practice while preparing them for academic success and good citizenship.

UAF reports more than 830 enrolled students.

The campus spans more than 8.5 acres and has five buildings, among them a gymnasium and labs for STEM, chemistry and biology.

It is located across from the Islamic Society of Tampa Bay.

Through its QAIS department, the school offers more than 30 Honors and AP classes, and students can take dual enrollment courses through USF.

UAF first earned accreditation in 1997 and continues to renew it with FCIS, Cognia, CISNA and FKC.

The athletics program fields sports for both boys and girls, and bus service is available to New Tampa, Wesley Chapel, Lutz and Spring Hill.