It means getting excited about learning again, laughing with friends between classes, and feeling at home in a school that fits just right.
It means knowing you have what it takes, whether that’s learning to play a new instrument, speaking in front of a crowd, or mastering Regents exams.
It means graduating with the skills, tools, and confidence to take on whatever life has in store.
At IVDU, our girls don’t just hope for success—they experience it, every single day.
Whether she's deep in learning, engaged in the monthly middos program, shining on stage, or helping plan a schoolwide Shabbaton, every day at IVDU is filled with the joy and energy of a rich Bais Yaakov experience.
Each student learns with a personalized plan tailored to her goals, pace, and style. Our subject coaches meet with the team regularly to track progress and support her growth.
From personal computers to smartboards, we use today's best educational technology to support every kind of learner.
More than test-centered, our curriculum is future-focused to prepare our students for life outside the classroom.
Tova was a medically challenged little girl and needed far more support than most schools could offer. She joined IVDU in 5th grade, and the transition turned out to be wonderful. IVDU focuses on bringing out the best in the girls and treats them like they’re in the real world, not like “special cases.” Every teacher and therapist we’ve had has been a gem.
IVDU focused a lot on communication and social skills, which was important to us. When Tova was younger, her speech was garbled and hard to understand, which made making friends difficult. She made tremendous progress in that regard. Watching her in this year’s school play doing a hilarious comedy routine was incredible. We were blown away by her progress.
There’s love and care at IVDU, but also expectations and goals. IVDU has the belief that Tova has tremendous abilities and a future beyond school. That expectation changes everything. It sets the stage for her to move forward.
I’m proud to be a parent at IVDU. Tova is now in a great, frum school and a is part of our community. I’m truly grateful for that.
R. Steiner, IVDU parent
Whether your daughter chooses to attend a seminary, pursue a career, or lead an independent lifestyle, we give our girls the tools, skills, and self-assurance to meet every goal they set.
Our dual-track curriculum allows each student to learn at the challenge level that’s right for her while meeting her academic goals.
Our Regents track prepares our students to take the core NYS Regents Examinations required for a high school diploma with high-quality, standards-aligned instruction. Our non-Regents track is designed to develop our students’ literacy, math, and world-knowledge skills with an emphasis on functional application, real-world learning, and individualized growth.
IVDU's co-curriculars aren't extras—they're essential. Our electives and enrichment programs give our students space to stretch their skills, discover new strengths, and bring what they've learned into real world experiences. It's where growth gets hands on and confidence begins to shine.
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From art to photography, podcasting, basketball, and ukulele, electives let our girls explore their strengths, discover new interests, and build lasting friendships. |
At Friday assemblies, each girl shares what she learned and what made her week meaningful, building confidence and communication skills along the way. |
Little Sister program Upper school girls are paired with middle schoolers to form lasting bonds. Younger students gain role models, while older girls discover the power of mentorship. |
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Weekly classes teach self-advocacy, time management, and other practical tools to prepare students for life beyond the classroom. |
Our girls participate in programs with peers from mainstream schools, helping them feel connected and included in the broader community. |
Each month spotlights a new middah, introduced with breakouts and woven into lessons and activities that bring it to life for our students. |
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A highlight of high school life, Shabbatons let students connect, grow, and be inspired in new settings, while allowing the girls to take the lead in planning and programming. |
Students run the show: planning events, building spirit, and learning how to lead, connect, and make an impact in and out of school. |
From acting to backstage, students shine in professional productions, expressing creativity and building confidence in ways that extend beyond the classroom. |
My daughter has grown tremendously since joining IVDU! She's no longer falling through the cracks, and her needs are finally being met. Most importantly, she doesn't feel like a stigma; she just feels like one of the girls.
Besides personalizing the learning for Bracha, IVDU also helped deepen her appreciation for Yiddishkeit. The staff brings Yiddishkeit alive in a warm way, without making it feel like a burden. Bracha used to dislike davening because she struggled to read. At IVDU, they never forced it. Now she davens every morning not because she’s forced to, but because she wants to.
The staff really supports the girls. If there’s a problem, they don’t resort to discipline; they try to understand the girls and work with them. That out-of-the-box approach is part of the beauty of the school.
I also love the career and practical life skills they teach. My daughter learned cookie decorating and even started doing it professionally, taking orders for simchos. It boosted her self-esteem and gave her a way to shine beyond academics.
What surprised me most about IVDU is that I didn’t expect it to be so good! I used to dread calls from my daughter’s past schools. But at IVDU, the calls are always positive, sharing something special she did or the exciting progress she is making. If anyone has similar struggles, I’d say: send her tomorrow! She’ll walk in, feel valued, and become a different person.
Anonymous, IVDU parent
From forming strong friendships to developing emotional resilience, social-emotional development is the foundation of our students' success. Each student receives personalized, goal-driven therapies that align with her needs. And because real growth happens in real life, our therapists join students during everyday activities, reinforcing strategies at recess, lunch, and gym.
Our middle school students receive targeted support for their unique needs. Therapy programs focus on strengthening executive functioning skills such as self-awareness, problem-solving, organization, emotional control, and cognitive flexibility in order to create strong foundations for lifelong success.
IVDU is a place where girls find their unique strengths, develop lifelong skills, and grow into young women ready to navigate their world. With the right support, there’s no limit to how far they can go.
