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Welcome to the Irvine Unified School District!

Our teachers, administrators and support staff are committed to academic excellence and quality service for our families. As such, we hope to make the enrollment process as quick and convenient as possible.

Enrollment for NEW STUDENTS for the 2024-25 school year is open.  

Pre-enrollment for the 2025-26 school year is open now!

The information and links for parents/legal guardians to enroll students are located toward the bottom of this page.  Once Steps 1, 2 and 3  have been completed, a staff member from your assigned school will be in contact by email or phone.

You do not need to complete enrollment online if your child meets any of the criteria below.  Please bring all of the enrollment documents directly to the school of residence.

- Attends or has attended the ECLC
- Has attended another school within the IUSD previously and is returning
-You have moved and need to update your address

 

One Stop Summer Enrollment

We have an opportunity for families to enroll during the summer break.  The information including location, dates and times, will be posted here in the spring. 
 https://iusd.org/about/iusd-enrollment/enroll-irvine-usd

 

****NOTICE: Irvine Unified School District is not a Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) certified school district. Therefore, enrollment of a student with B, F-1, J-1, or M visa status in the District could negatively impact a student's visa status.

Information on application for admission to a SEVP certified school can be found at:  https://studyinthestates.dhs.gov/school-search

IUSD Virtual Academy (PK-12) – Online learning.  For more information about IVA Middle and High school click here and for IVA Elementary click here.

Step 1:  Collect the Enrollment documents

Step 1 is for parents/legal guardians to gather the required enrollment documents. Please visit the link below and collect the Enrollment Documents in a digital format by saving them as a PDF, scanning them or by taking clear and legible photos.  You will be asked to upload these documents during the online enrollment.  

*If you are unable to print the Residency Affidavit  for signature or need further assistance, please contact your school directly.

Grade-Level Placement:
It is recognized that students do their best work in school when they are placed in a grade with other students of the same chronological age. The following links provide IUSD guidelines for placing students at the appropriate grade level. Please contact your assigned residential school if you have any questions regarding grade-level placement.

  • 2024-2025 School Year - Grade Level Placement Guidelines
  • 2025-2026 School Year - Grade Level Placement Guidelines
     

Assigned Neighborhood Schools:

Based on the address of your residence in Irvine, you will be assigned a neighborhood school. Please note that Culverdale and Westpark share a "Super Attendance" area, meaning both are considered that area's neighborhood schools. If you live in this area and Westpark becomes full in a grade level, Culverdale will be considered your neighborhood school, and vice versa.

Kindergarten/PK Programs:
There are programs set up specifically for new incoming Kindergarten and Pre-Kindergarten students.

 

Step 2: complete the Online Enrollment

2024-25 Enrollment is open now.

2025-26 Enrollment will open on February 28th. (There will be an option to choose 2025-26 at that time)

Step 2 must be completed by parents/legal guardians for students new to the district. IUSD has set up an online data entry process that will help you get started with the enrollment process. You must have a valid address within the Irvine Unified School District attendance area to use this system. Verification of residence and immunizations will be required before enrollment is finalized.

To enroll a student who is NEW to the district and has never attended school in IUSD before, click the link below: 
Aeries Internet Registration 

Please note: If a student previously attended ECLC or a school within IUSD and is returning or you have moved and need to update your address, you do not need to complete the Aeries Internet Registration. Please send the required enrollment documents directly to your assigned school during the school year.  The email address for the school is listed under the ADDITIONAL INFORMATION tab below.

 

Step 3: Finalizing the enrollment 

Now it's our turn!  For Step 3, a representative from your assigned school will verify the information provided and will contact the parents/legal guardians by phone or email to confirm that the enrollment has been finalized typically within 24-48 hours if you are enrolling for the current year. If you are enrolling for the 2025-26 school year, it can take 2-3 weeks. If you have any questions, you can contact your assigned school.

School Websites

Child Care

Before/After School Care options can be found by visiting the City Of Irvine's website.

If you have any questions about IUSD's enrollment process, please feel free to contact our office.

additional information

For the most up to date site specific information, please visit your school's website.

School Websites

To contact your school directly with any enrollment questions, click on the link below.

Elementary Schools

Middle Schools

High Schools

Other Schools

For information regarding your assigned school please click on the link below.

Independent Study

IUSD Virtual Academy (PK-12) – Online learning.  For more information about IVA Middle and High school click here and for IVA Elementary click here.

Parents/legal guardians considering an Independent Study option have the right to request a student-parent-educator conference meeting before enrollment to review the academic program delivery, student support, enrollment process, specific academic expectations as well as the withdrawal process. If your student has an IEP, please contact your student’s case carrier to schedule an IEP to determine if independent study is appropriate to support your student’s unique needs. 

Along with many of our program support opportunities, Independent Study will offer:

  • For students in kindergarten and grades 1 to 3, inclusive, a plan to provide opportunities for daily synchronous instruction for all pupils throughout the school year.
  • For students in grades 4 to 8, inclusive, a plan to provide opportunities for both daily live interaction and at least weekly synchronous instruction for all pupils throughout the school year.
  • For students in grades 9 to 12, inclusive, a plan to provide opportunities for at least weekly synchronous instruction for all pupils throughout the school year.
  • A plan to transition students whose families wish to return to in-person instruction from independent study expeditiously, and, in no case, later than five instructional days.

“Synchronous instruction” means classroom-style instruction or designated small group or one-on-one instruction delivered in person, or in the form of internet or telephonic communications, and involving live two-way communication between the teacher and student. Synchronous instruction shall be provided by the teacher of record.