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Our Dual Language Immersion (DLI) Program offers students a unique and enriching educational experience that fosters bilingualism, academic excellence, and cultural awareness. By learning in both English and a partner language, students gain the skills and confidence to thrive in a diverse and global society—today and in the future.

 

What is Dual Language Immersion (DLI)

Our Dual Language Immersion Program provides students with a rich, engaging, and challenging educational experience that goes beyond traditional schooling. The program is designed to meet three core goals of dual language education:

  • Bilingualism and Biliteracy in English and the partner language

  • High Academic Achievement in all subject areas

  • Sociocultural Competence and appreciation of multiculturalism

 

 

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Why Choose Dual Language?

Overwhelming evidence shows that DLI is the only instructional model proven to close the achievement gap between emergent bilingual students and their peers. Our program empowers all students to succeed academically, socially, and professionally, while celebrating language and culture every step of the way.

Academic and Cognitive Benefits

DLI programs are grounded in research and designed to build upon a student's first language, regardless of the language. Students develop:

  • Deep academic language and content knowledge

  • Enhanced cognitive abilities, such as problem-solving, planning, and self-monitoring

  • Flexibility in thinking and impulse control

  • Improved test scores in reading, writing, math, and science

  • Greater success in higher-level learning throughout school and beyond

  • Higher graduation rates and increased self-esteem

  • Bilingual proficiency that opens doors for future opportunities

Cultural and Social Advantages

DLI students gain cultural understanding that helps them thrive in a diverse world:

  • Develop cultural competence and the ability to interact positively with people from different backgrounds

  • Build a stronger sense of identity and global awareness

  • Experience increased engagement from families and communities

  • Gain the skills to become compassionate, open-minded global citizens

Long-Term Economic Benefits

Being bilingual and biliterate provides a competitive edge in the job market. Students in DLI programs are:

  • Better prepared for bilingual or multilingual careers

  • More attractive to employers in an increasingly global economy

  • Beneficiaries of a high return on investment through lifelong advantages

VVISD Dual Language Immersion Guide

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Benefits of Dual Language Programs

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