Florida Academy - Fort Myers, Florida

dan liz

The experience here has been a roller coaster. Im giving 4 Stars for the great staff, and taking one away for overall unorganization but i want to focus on the good for now.
Theres some great people at this school that work hard to go above and beyond. Mrs V (Nail Theory) is an outstanding teacher. Shell give you everything you need to get an amazing grade on your final, Stay after school when she can to help us get makeup hours in. She went out of her way to plan a super fun babyshower for 2 classmates with decorations and food and drinks. On top of that she works hard to prepare lessons, and include educational games and workshops. She even goes as far as letting students work on her nails even if we make mistakes and damage them, shed rather be hurt herself than let us go into the nail world hurting clients. I cant say how much i appreciate her for caring so much.

T J

This was my first experience at a beauty academy. It was an amazing experience!! I've already booked my return appointment. I got a beautiful haircut/style, a manicure, and a facial.
The facility is very clean. Everyone there is so inviting from the office staff to the students and instructors! Kudos for a job well done.

Max Matthey

I attended Florida Academy for a Massage Therapy Program and I do not regret it. If u are interested in attending Florida Academy, just be sure you have the discipline to make this your life for however long your program is. The teachers and instructors are understanding and will work with you through most circumstances, and will do a great job at provide all the information you need to succeed, even after u graduate. If you give ur teachers 100% they will return it tenfold.

maddie hovey

I recently completed a course here, and it was an outstanding educational experience. The instructors were knowledgeable and engaging, and the curriculum was well organized and comprehensive. I appreciated the practical applications and hands on learning opportunities provided. The support staff was also very responsive. Overall, this institution exceeded my expectations and has greatly enhanced my skills and knowledge. Highly recommend!

Melissa Arreguin

I’ve had 2 manicures and a pedicure. The students did a phenomenal job. They are eager to learn and strive to do their best! Ms. V communicates well with the class and answered all of the students questions during my time there. She is professional and is dedicated to her students. I will definitely be coming back.

Ayanna Sheard

Due to the recent administrative changes made by Florida Academy my educational experience has gotten progressively worse. For this institution to have been Accredited by COE it’s disheartening to experience attendance reporting issues. My physical presence remains unaccounted for when signing the paper for the day. As well as my instructor speaking with the attendance secretary. I’ve reported the clerical errors multiple times without receiving any rectification. In addition to the school not accounting that students are present during the schedule hours they aren’t accounting the hours students are spending after school to meet the state requirements for licensing hours.

For this school to be not only Accredited but also in the year of 2024 there should be an electronic sign in where we as adults can be accountable for clocking in and out. Instead we have to rely on a new attendance secretary who isn’t inputting our credit hours at all.

I was also harassed by a barbering instructor ‘Eddie’ while entering the front office. He pressured me into exposing my personal information to people sitting in the office simply because I walked passed the front desk. It was not only humiliating but immoral. The approach he made appeared to be an intimidation tactic to assert dominance and I didn't feel comfortable. I recommend anyone that has to pass him not to say anything due to his aggressive nature.

J Watson

The director, Sasha and front desk, Bree were very professional and helpful. Sasha gave us an informative tour that inspired potential students to want to attend Florida Academy. Alia and Kayla were friendly and did a nice job on our nails.

breezo

this is school is genuinely terrible. spent $10,000 for the weakest student curriculum ever. i have went & been to at least 3 different barber schools this is by far THE worst school of all time. not just trade school in school in general. i’m waisting my own money for MY future & im not getting anything back to learn, all they wanna do is enforce dumb rules to show authority my next step is talking to the city about shutting this school down