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It is with immense pride that we congratulate the graduating class of 2021! This academic year was unlike any other. Despite the challenges and obstacles, every single one of our high school seniors persisted and succeeded. We are so proud of their accomplishments both in and outside of school.  Our virtual graduation took place on […]

Meet Adriana Toulier, an IVLA student who lives in Lima, Peru, where she is part of the national artistic swimming team! She began artistic swimming when she was ten years old and has excelled at the sport ever since. Nearly seventeen and currently in 12th grade, she has represented Peru in international tournaments as both […]

Table of Contents: Introduction Synchronous Learning vs. Asynchronous Learning Synchronous Learning (Live Classes) Definition How it differs from distance learning Asynchronous Learning Definition Benefits of Asynchronous Learning Is it Lonely? Why it’s a great option for Military and Other Traveling Families The Future of Education - Is it Asynchronous Learning? What the Science Tells Us […]

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.

Do IVLA teachers have experience teaching online or are they new to it like everyone else? Online schooling may be new to many teachers, but it's not new to us! We've been providing online education since 2007. The proof of our teaching staff's excellency is evident in our student successes stories. We invite you to […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

What is Continuous Learning? Continuous learning, or continuity of learning, is the continuation of education in the event of a prolonged school closure or student absence. Continued learning is considered a critical component of school emergency management, as it provides students and families access to teaching and learning resources during the interruption of normal schooling […]