During the 2019-2020 school year, IVLA’s National Honor Society members got the incredible opportunity to participate in service projects that make a positive impact on society. With many great choices for which organization the Members wanted to work with, we all came to the conclusion to work with the organization Cardz for Kidz, a nonprofit […]
11-year-old Ell shares the story about why her and her family decided on online school and how they came to choose IVLA as their provider for an online education.
Thor Sheppard is a unique overachiever unlike anyone we’ve met. His niche interests and dedication to excelling in these fields has shaped him to become an individual who cannot be easily put into a box. From scholastic pursuits such as learning robotics and programming for fun, to mastering the art of ballet and piano, Thor […]
This year, IVLA ran its first poetry contest for middle school students. Although it was an optional, extracurricular event, we had a total of 19 submissions from IVLA middle schoolers! We are so proud of our students who took on the challenge to express themselves in a creative way. With few guidelines to limit creativity, […]
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As COVID-19 has turned our world upside down, homeschooling has been thrust into the global spotlight. According to a recent Forbes article, its estimated that 300 million children worldwide are now being homeschooled. Covid-19’s impact on the education industry has been so severe that the United Nations recently stated that “the global scale and speed […]
Talia is a recent IVLA graduate who earned herself a Division 1 full-ride scholarship to Boise State for her achievements in gymnastics. Talia is also a 2019 J.O. National Team Member. She hopes to one day become a biomedical scientist. [fusion_youtube id="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PL5Du6GwI8M" alignment="center" width="" height="600" autoplay="false" api_params="" hide_on_mobile="small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility" class="" css_id=""][/fusion_youtube] We are so proud of […]
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At IVLA, we love to connect students with new resources for both learning and social interaction. We recently came across the High School Esports League, who informed us they're having a 2020 Summer Open challenge. Gaming as an educational tool is something we've recently been researching to brainstorm ways in which we can offer additional […]
As both mental health advocates and people who strongly believes that this world needs more personal happiness, we at IVLA have been intrigued by the effect, if any, that happiness has on student achievement. After spending some time in research, we've learned that there is indeed a correlation between happiness and increased student learning. Wisdom […]
Peter will be attending the University of New Haven in New Haven, Connecticut, where he will be studying Marine Biology. Peter’s future plan is to get his master’s degree and PhD in Marine Ecology, as he one day hopes to study populations of Right Whales to monitor their health. Peter found his calling by hearing […]
As the world has suddenly embraced online learning due to the COVID-19 virus, now is a good time to explore current trends in the world of eLearning. According to an article by Jitender Kumar that was posted on the eLearning Industry website, immersive learning is a relatively new teaching technique that could have a profound […]
This article was written by David Ornelas, a game design student & intern as well as a part-time writer. David decided on a career in game design when he realized how powerful video games can be in connecting people, telling stories, and even used as an educational tool. “The more I look closely at these […]
One of the best parts of working with an international school is getting to know students and families who lead vastly different and unique lives. From dedicated actors and athletes to world travelers or students who simply want to explore the options the world has to offer, International Virtual Learning Academy (IVLA) offers students the […]
Hello, my name is Zienab Rouissiya. I am a tenth-grade student here at IVLA and a member of the National Honor Society. I am so honored to announce IVLA’s newest NHS service project: a collaboration with CardzforKidz. CardzforKidz is a non-profit organization that “ is dedicated to uplifting the spirits of disheartened children and solemn […]
