IVA Middle School - Intellectual Virtues Academy Middle School

Intellectual Virtues Academy Middle School

To learn and live well.

Why We Exist

IVA is a free, non-sectarian, independent public charter middle school in Long Beach, California, and the first to offer an education based on an “intellectual virtues” model. Our small school and small class size allows teachers to foster meaningful growth in the personal good thinking qualities of each individual student.

IVA aligns every part of our community and school design to give students opportunities to be challenged to think, act, and feel in good and excellent ways. Students engage deeply in a culture of thinking inside and outside of the classroom. Middle school years are a formative time where students can come to know themselves and engage in the world with curiosity so that they can learn and live well.

Our Virtues

Getting Started

Curiosity, Intellectual Humility, Intellectual Autonomy

Executing Well

Attentiveness, Intellectual Carefulness, Intellectual Thoroughness

Handling Challenges

Open-mindedness, Intellectual Courage, Intellectual Tenacity

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Hello Prospective Families, the application window for our Annual Lottery is now closed (as of March 13). Join us live on Thursday, April 2 for our Lottery (live-streamed on YouTube).

If you applied prior to March 13, you will receive an email listing your token numbers prior to the lottery.

For those who would still like to apply for Fall 2026, you can do so by submitting an online application: https://www.ivalongbeach.org/enroll/apply

Applications received after the March 13th deadline will be placed on our Waitlist. When a spot opens up for your family, you will receive a formal spot offer via a phone call and email.

Call our office at 562-912-7017 or email us at info@ivalongbeach.org to discuss further.

More photos from our Annual Day of Service!

So proud of our IVA Students for showing up and giving back to the community.

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A beautiful day of service and community 🌻

Our students served at sites all across Long Beach. So grateful for our teachers, staff, parent chaperones and service sites for making it all happen --through the heat and all 🔅

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Prospective Families ---
Last chance to apply before our Annual Lottery! Apply until March 13th to be entered in our lottery.

Lottery will take place on Thursday, April 2nd. Families that have already applied will receive email communication over the next few weeks with more details about the number of tokens received, token numbers and lottery viewing options.

*Applications received after the deadline will be placed on our waitlist in the order they are received.

https://www.ivalongbeach.org/attend/apply/

Call our office if you have any questions - 562-912-7017

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“The thinking routines and activities used at IVA help to grow our learning.”

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“IVA is a place where I can learn and become a better person. I feel I am loved and cared for here.”

“My child feels valued and connected at IVA. Her connection with teachers is very helpful to her growing confidence.”

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“The teachers and staff at IVA are kind and supportive.”

“If my child is having a hard time with something, the staff pay attention and know him well enough to notice the change.”

“Teachers at IVA are accepting, kind, and flexible, and they can really help students understand topics.”

“This school is good at encouraging curiosity and creativity from students. We can express ourselves freely.”

“IVA ensures that all students reach their full potential & beyond.”

“Teachers here create an open-ended intellectual environment, allowing students to ask questions and think deeper.”

“IVA is an amazing school that cares deeply about the overall well being of my child.”

“The caring teachers and staff at IVA provide great emotional support for my child.”

“The teachers here are passionate and overall they are great pillars of virtue.”

“I enjoy the hands on learning and field trips.”

“IVA teachers present lessons in a very understandable way.”

“The teachers at IVA create a sense of wonder and curiosity in the classroom.”

“I love the sense of kindness and community at IVA. This has helped our daughter grow in confidence and maturity.”

“This school makes me feel confident in my learning.”

“IVA provides a rigorous and challenging education to all students with the supports needed for all to feel successful.”

“This school is great at making everyone feel included.”

“IVA has an amazing and caring staff that should be a model for other schools.”

“This school has shown me that they are here to support my child holistically and that we chose the right school.”

“The teachers at IVA are caring and thoughtful and are committed to the mission and vision of the school.”

Welcome to IVA Middle School!

Curious Students Wanted

To Learn and Live Well