Experience IWA

The best way to get to know IWA is to experience it firsthand.  

We offer many opportunities to explore our beautiful, welcoming campus in the heart of downtown Houston.  We look forward to getting to know you better and showing off our school in its unrehearsed, authentic, joyous state.

Explore your options to visit IWA below!

Ways to visit

Group Visits

Each fall 8th grade girls visit IWA's downtown campus.
Each fall 8th grade girls visit IWA's downtown campus.
Each fall 8th grade girls visit IWA's downtown campus.
Each fall 8th grade girls visit IWA's downtown campus.
Each fall 8th grade girls visit IWA's downtown campus.
Each fall 8th grade girls visit IWA's downtown campus.
Each fall 8th grade girls visit IWA's downtown campus.
Each fall 8th grade girls visit IWA's downtown campus.
Each fall 8th grade girls visit IWA's downtown campus.
Each fall 8th grade girls visit IWA's downtown campus.

Every fall, we collaborate with middle schools to organize group visits for 8th graders. In addition to meeting current students, touring the campus, and learning about our longstanding history and traditions, students have lunch on campus with our student representatives.  

Shadow Days

We invite 8th-grade students to spend a morning shadowing a current student. If you are wondering what it's like to go to Incarnate Word Academy, this opportunity offers a unique chance to sit in on classes and experience the daily life of the IWA family. Our shadowing program is from November 8th through December 6th and will resume again on January 14th.  Please email Clare Kafoglis with any questions at clarek@incarnateword.org

Sign up for a shadow day!

Private Tours

The Admissions Office conducts private tours for individuals and groups.  Please e-mail Kate O'Brien or call 713.227.3637, ext. 117 to make an appointment to visit the Academy.

On my IWA tour, one student looked at me out in the hallway.  She smiled, waved, and simply said, “You need to come to IWA! We love it here.”  IWA girls want everyone to experience the same spirit, love, and pride we have for our school.

Open House

Open House is a great opportunity for the whole entire family to walk through the halls of IWA and talk to students, teachers, and counselors. Open House takes place in November each year.

Prospective Parent Socials

Join some of our Parent Ambassadors for food, fellowship, and falcon insights!  Along with light refreshments, you will have the opportunity to hear from the parents of a current IWA student about the application & transition processes as well as their overall experiences with IWA. We offer socials in various locations within the greater Houston area throughout the year so you can choose the location nearest you.  Check out the upcoming socials below and make sure to RSVP!

  • The Heights | Monday, February 18th from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. RSVP Here  
  • West Houston | Monday, February 18th from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. RSVP Here
  • East Downtown | Sunday, February 24th from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m.  RSVP Here

Little Falcon Night

Middle school students attend Little Falcon Night at IWA.

We encourage current IWA students to bring their little sisters (or cousins, friends or neighbors) in 3rd-5th grade to join them on campus for a fun evening event on February 15th, 2019. The Little Falcons will get to experience IWA through sisterhood, academics, service, food & fun! Dinner will be provided.

Little Falcon Night
Friday, February 15, 2019 
4:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

RSVP by January 15th

Look n Lead Middle School Conference

Launched in 2014, Look n Lead is an exciting one-of-a-kind conference specifically for 7th and 8th-grade girls who have an interest in learning how to become leaders. Since you must first learn to lead yourself before you can lead others, the focus of this day is on exploring who you are and what you stand for.

Look n Lead "One Small Step"
Saturday, April 6, 2019 
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Register here

Summer Camps at IWA

Our student athletes learn sportsmanship, teamwork, and leadership skills while participating in nine different sports.

Join us this summer to experience team-building fun at Incarnate Word Academy's Falcon's Nest! We offer summer camps to help middle school students and current IWA students develop leadership skills, practice athletic fundamentals and connect with other students! 

Explore Summer Camps at IWA

Community Events

Student life at IWA includes athletics, arts, honor societies, and organizations related to competition, government, spiritua

Start exploring your interests and get a taste of school life outside of the classroom by attending any of these school events:

Admissions Dates to Remember

 

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