Dual Language Immersion (DLI) expands

     The GCPS World Languages and Dual Language Immersion (DLI) Program continues to expand and grow as the district prepares students for success in an increasingly interconnected world. At schools throughout the district, world language program offerings in elementary, middle, and high schools include American Sign Language, French, German, Korean, Latin, Mandarin Chinese, Portuguese, Spanish, Spanish for Heritage Speakers, and Spanish for Native Speakers. These programs focus on communicative and cultural competencies, providing students with a strong competitive advantage as they advance in college and into careers.

     Now in its eleventh year, 11 GCPS elementary schools have DLI programs. Hopkins Elementary is the newest school to add a DLI Spanish program starting in Kindergarten with two cohorts this year. DLI students at Annistown, Baldwin, Bethesda, Camp Creek, Hopkins, Ivy Creek, Level Creek, Meadowcreek, and Mulberry elementary schools learn in Spanish and English, while students at Trip Elementary learn in French and English, and students at Parsons Elementary learn in Korean and English. Bay Creek Middle School offers DLI continuation in French, while Jones, North Gwinnett, Radloff, Shiloh, Summerour, Sweetwater, and Trickum middle schools offer DLI Spanish continuation programs. This year, the pioneer cohort of DLI students will begin 10th grade at Shiloh, Berkmar, and Grayson high schools.