Enrollment is now open for IUSD Virtual Academy (IVA) Elementary, a flexible blend of high-quality online learning options designed to meet students’ individual needs while keeping them connected to the Irvine Unified School District community. IVA Elementary was recently voted Best Virtual School in Orange County in Parenting OC magazine’s 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards and has also earned the California Distinguished School Award for its strong academic programs.
IVA Elementary offers the same rigorous IUSD curriculum taught by experienced, dedicated teachers in a supportive and engaging online environment. Parents can choose between two distinct schedules: Synchronous, which follows a traditional, fixed school day with live instruction, or Asynchronous, which offers a flexible, self-paced learning environment. Both programs are designed to develop academic excellence, independence, and effective time management.
Families choose IVA Elementary for its personalized approach and flexibility. One parent shared, “It is an honor and privilege to be a part of IVA. We love the flexibility the school gives us and the communication provided by both the teachers and the school. We always feel like we are in the loop with our child’s learning and educational journey.”
Key benefits of IVA Elementary include:
- Daily live instruction with experienced IUSD teachers
- Offers two programs: Synchronous learning with a traditional, fixed school day and live instruction, and Asynchronous learning with a flexible, self-paced environment.
- Access to the same IUSD curriculum as in-person schools
- One-on-one teacher support and strong home-school communication
- Opportunities for in-person experiences, field trips, and social connections
- A supportive environment that builds independence, confidence, and time management skills
- An engaged PTA and a strong sense of school community
IVA Elementary is a great option for students who thrive with flexibility, benefit from learning at their own pace, or need a non-traditional learning environment while staying connected to IUSD programs and supports.
To learn more about IVA Elementary and how to enroll, visit ivaelementary.iusd.org.