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Student Testimonial
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“My previous learning experiences were often filled with disappointments, but with the help of Beacon College I gained the skills and strategies to be successful academically. I have gained a new self-awareness, which has given me the confidence I will need in the future.”
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Beacon College is located in Leesburg, Florida, approximately 50 miles northwest of Orlando. The Orlando International Airport accommodates students traveling from a distance to our campus.
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Beacon College’s campus, in the City of Leesburg, offers students many opportunities to participate in community life. The town environment offers students access to goods and services and encourages their self-reliance and independent living skills. The community also functions as a resource for field placement, recreation, and opportunities for public service.
The administration and education buildings, learning resource center, dining hall, student center, and fitness club are all within easy walking distance.
The Beacon College Village Apartments serve as the College’s residence halls, and provide the opportunity for students to live in a community setting while attending college. The Beacon College Village Apartments have a swimming pool, tennis court, basketball court, and gazebo to provide student activities on campus.
The mission of Beacon College is to offer academic degree programs to
students with learning disabilities.
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Beacon College serves high school graduates, those who have earned their GED, and college transfer students with documented learning disabilities who have proven academic potential.
As a student at Beacon College, you can perform as well academically as students anywhere else-you will simply take a different, more personalized path to reach the same end.
At Beacon College, you will learn strategies for lifelong learning that will help you find success in a world without accommodations.
Class sizes, which average just 10-12 students, are kept very small to ensure that you get as much individualized attention from your instructors as you need.
All Beacon College instructors have masters or doctorates in their academic disciplines. The instructors are dedicated to educational teaching techniques that enhance the learning process.
Academic mentors are professionals with degrees or training in learning disabilities who work with you individually to focus on your individual learning style while incorporating the tools necessary to become a self-sufficient and successful learner.
You will gain valuable workplace experience with social workers, business leaders, teachers, and other professionals through Beacon College’s Field Placement Program.
You will use the latest technologies, combined with proven teaching techniques from a dedicated faculty, so that you have every opportunity to realize your academic and personal success.
Florida Leader Magazine: The Best of Florida Schools 2004
Recognized Beacon College in two areas:
“Best Cultural Exposure” and “Best Campus Events”
Florida Leader Magazine: The Best Florida Schools 2003
Recognized Beacon College in two areas:
“Best Charity Event” and “ “Best Student Services”
Florida Leader Magazine: The Best of Florida Schools 2002
Recognized Beacon College in Two Categories:
"Best Mentoring Program" and "Best Commencement"
Florida Leader Magazine: The Best of Florida Schools 2001
Recognized Beacon College in Two Categories:
"Best Specialty School" and "Best Club Diversity"
Exceptional Parent Magazine: September 2002
Beacon College is featured for its holistic approach in developing programs for students with learning disabilities. Students not only achieve a college degree, but also acquire the self-awareness to become successful adults by choosing careers that optimize their strengths.
ADDitude Magazine: February 2002
Beacon College was nominated for "Schools that Work" and after a two-day campus interview process achieved a feature in the February issue of the magazine.
Attention Magazine: October 2001
Dr. John Good, Beacon College's Director of Institutional Research, was featured in the October issue of the magazine.
©2004 Beacon College
Beacon College | 105 East Main Street | Leesburg, FL 34748
Phone: 352-787-7660 | Fax: 352-787-0721
Beacon College is an Equal Access/Equal Opportunity Institution
