Last verified: October 2026
How does a microschool in Orlando qualify for the Private School Scholarship?
It files the annual FLDOE survey, registers with Step Up and/or AAA and accepts the scholarship, which is $8,420 for K-3 in Orange County in 2026-27. This route suits programs that run five days a week.
How can a microschool run as a PEP hybrid?
Students come in person for at least two full days a week, and their households pay from PEP accounts and cover the other days under their learning plans. Schools in the Orange County listing with the PEP flag are marked on their pages.
What is a private tutoring program?
A Florida-certified teacher may serve a small group as a full-time tutor within Step Up's published hour and size limits: 720 hours for K-3, 900 for grades 4-12, and five students at once, or 25 in a qualifying facility.
Three legal forms for a microschool
The table puts the two sides next to each other.
| Form | Paid by | Key rule |
|---|---|---|
| Registered private school | Private School Scholarship | Annual survey and SFO registration |
| PEP hybrid | PEP | Two in-person days a week |
| Tutoring program | PEP / FES-UA | Certified teacher; group-size cap |