The mission of Lehigh Valley Academy Regional Charter School, a fully authorized, dynamic K-12 IB World School, is to educate all students through best learning practices and innovative teaching strategies to be responsible contributors in the community and successful in a 21st century global environment. An LVA education offers more than the standards - LVA is the only fully authorized International Baccalaureate World School in Pennsylvania that offers an IB continuum to all students in grades K-12. Beginning with full-day kindergarten and continuing through a student's senior year, LVA emphasizes inquiry-based learning and development of critical thinking skills as preparation for higher education and the 21st century global environment. Lehigh Valley Academy is committed to creating an education community that support and develops young people who are capable of thriving as active, knowledgeable and caring members of a world-wide, diverse society.