A Jewish Education Every Family Can Afford
Financial aid and new-family scholarships make it possible for your child to get a challenging, world-class education rooted in Jewish and Zionist values — without stretching your budget past what feels workable.
See What Financial Aid Is Available
Fill out the quick form below and our admissions team will reach out to walk you through tuition assistance, sliding-scale pricing, and scholarships for new families.
Financial Aid, Explained Simply
Every family who applies for financial aid is reviewed individually and confidentially — there is no one-size-fits-all number. We work with you to find a tuition level that fits your household budget, so cost is never the reason a Jewish education is out of reach.
New families also qualify for additional first-year scholarships, and our admissions team will walk you through every option before you commit to anything.
Tuition That Scales With Your Family
We know tuition is often the biggest barrier to a Jewish day school education, so IHDS uses sliding-scale pricing based on household need — not a rigid published rate that prices families out before they even apply.
Many of our families receive some level of assistance. Ask us during your tour how sliding-scale pricing could work for your household.
Why Families Choose IHDS
Real financial aid, and a school that makes it easy to access.
Confidential, Individualized Financial Aid
Every application is reviewed one-on-one, with a tuition level built around your household’s actual budget — not a flat, published rate.
New-Family Scholarships
Families new to IHDS qualify for additional first-year scholarship support on top of standard financial aid.
Sliding-Scale Tuition
Tuition is set relative to household need, so many families pay meaningfully less than the sticker price.
Hebrew Immersion From Day One
Dedicated Hebrew immersion class time every day in TK through 2nd grade, while children are at their most receptive to a new language.
Text-Based Jewish Studies
Students learn straight from the sources, gaining the tools to live Jewishly no matter their family’s level of observance.
A 6:1 Student-to-Teacher Ratio
Small classes, plus a dedicated resource specialist and student counselor on staff, so every child is genuinely known and supported.
A Warm, Tight-Knit Community
Families here know one another. New parents are welcomed in quickly, and friendships carry well beyond the school day.
Programs From TK to 5th Grade
Every program blends rigorous general studies with meaningful Hebrew, Jewish and Zionist education, built around each child’s own pace and curiosity.
Transitional Kindergarten
Our Hebrew immersion TK program introduces young learners to Hebrew language and Jewish life through joyful, hands-on discovery — many arrive with no Hebrew and leave speaking full sentences.
Lower School
Students build a strong foundation across general and Jewish studies, growing their reading, Hebrew speaking, and love of learning in small, supportive classrooms.
See Our Community in Action
Right in the Heart of Santa Ana
Stop by, call, or book a tour — we’re easy to find just off 17th Street.
Irvine Hebrew Day School
Located just off N Wright St, minutes from the 5, 55, 57 & 22 freeways.
Come See Our School for Yourself
Please fill out the form below to book a tour and get a personalized look at your financial aid options — openings for Transitional Kindergarten through 5th grade.
Fill Out the Form
Tell us about your family so we can prepare a financial aid conversation tailored to your budget.
Tour & Talk Tuition
See our classrooms in action, get your questions answered, and review your aid and scholarship options.
Apply & Enroll
Join the IHDS family and watch your child fall in love with learning — at a tuition that works for you.
What IHDS Families Say
“Our daughter has flourished in kindergarten at IHDS. She is reading at a 2nd grade level, her Hebrew speaking has blossomed, and most importantly, she loves going to school every day.”
— David H., Parent
“Our son was enrolled in the immersion TK program this year, and it has been incredible to watch him grow. He did not know any Hebrew at the start of the year, and is now speaking full sentences.”
— Ashley N., Parent
“Irvine Hebrew Day School has been a wonderful experience for our daughter. Not only is she thriving academically and socially, but she has gained a profound appreciation for her Jewish heritage.”
— Jennifer M., Parent
“The meaningful, educational foundation and encouraging teachers at IHDS helped my son keep his pride in his Jewish identity. He transitioned smoothly into high school with incredible confidence and great success.”
— Lena S., Parent