About Us – New Life Preparatory Academy
Who We Are
With a supportive, motivational, and challenging learning environment, New Life Preparatory Academy (NLPA) equips students and adult learners with the confidence and skills to succeed in college, career, and life.
We are Christ-centered — committed to excellence in faith, academics, character, and service. Our curriculum integrates biblical truth into every subject, preparing students to view life from God’s perspective, take responsibility for their own learning, and walk in godly wisdom and character.
Our History
Founded in 2000 as an outreach ministry of New Life Apostolic Church of Jesus, Inc. in Pompano Beach, Florida, NLPA began as a private middle and preparatory high school. Over the years, we have grown into a valuable educational resource for our community, now serving:
- High School Students (Grades 9–12)
- Adult Education Students (Ages 18 and up)
Our Curriculum
We partner with:
- Florida Virtual School (FLVS) – Fully accredited by Cognia and SACS CASI, offering NCAA-approved core courses for eligible students, aligned with Florida Standards.
- Alpha Omega Publications’ LIFEPAC Christian Curriculum – A self-paced, mastery-based program integrating biblical principles into all core and elective subjects.
Our academic program includes:
- College prep and honors courses
- Dual enrollment with Broward College
- Mandatory Old and New Testament Survey
- Flexible learning options: online, hybrid, and classroom formats
Scholarships for Eligible Students
NLPA participates in Florida’s leading private school scholarship programs, making Christian education accessible for more families:
- Florida Tax Credit Scholarship (FTC)
- Family Empowerment Scholarship for Educational Options (FES-EO)
- Family Empowerment Scholarship for Students with Unique Abilities (FES-UA) – formerly Gardiner/McKay
- Hope Scholarship – For students affected by bullying, assault, or harassment
- Opportunity Scholarship – Available under Florida’s K–12 scholarship programs
Credibility & Recognition
While NLPA is not currently accredited, we are a credible Christian institution recognized by the Florida State Department of Education. We are actively pursuing reputable accreditation to further enhance the value of our programs.
Our graduates have gone on to universities, careers, and ministry service — a testament to the quality and impact of an NLPA education.
Our Mission
To partner with families in a Christ-centered learning community that instills excellence in academics, character, and service for God’s glory — equipping students to fulfill their calling and impact the world.
Our Vision
To provide a biblically grounded education that prepares students to serve the Lord effectively throughout their lives, grounded in biblical ethics, Christian morality, and love for others.
Our Core Commitments
We strive:
- To guide each student toward a personal commitment to Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord
- To teach all subjects in the light of God’s Word
- To foster strong academic skills, good study habits, and critical thinking
- To promote Christian citizenship and appreciation of our Christian and American heritage
- To encourage attitudes of love, respect, and compassion toward all people
