Lottery Information
2026-27
OPEN ENROLLMENT has ended
January 5 - February 27, 2026
IMPORTANT DATES:
If you missed Open Enrollment, Post-Lottery application is now LIVE: APPLY HERE
March 11, 2026 - Lottery will be held via Zoom at 4:00 p.m. Zoom Link: LOTTERY
Lottery Admission Preferences/Priority
Applications for Irvine International Academy (IIA) are accepted annually during an open enrollment period. Admission is determined by a public random drawing, with preferences given to children of current staff and founders, siblings, and students residing within the district boundaries. Non-discrimination is enforced, and homeless and foster youth have equal access to education.
Parents of applicants being offered admission through the lottery will be notified in writing by email or mail and will be provided 4 business days to accept the offered seat. They will also have 5 business days to register the student in order to be successfully enrolled in the 2026-27 school year.
Parents of student applicants who are placed on the waitlist resulting from the lottery may call or visit the school to find out their child’s priority number on the waitlist. Parents of student applicants on the waitlist who are offered admission at any time subsequent to the lottery will receive notification by email or text. They will also be provided 4 business days to accept the offered seat before it is given to the next student on the list.