World Languages

Overview

The fundamental purpose of the DeKalb County Schools World Languages Program is to heighten students’ interest in studying world languages and to provide equitable access to instruction and enrichment opportunities that enable students to learn and practice the skills necessary to achieve proficiency in their target languages.

Mission

The mission of the DeKalb County Schools World Languages Program is to produce graduates who achieve academic mastery of receptive and expressive language skills and who demonstrate advanced proficiency in one or more languages in addition to English as they progress through elementary, middle, and high school.

Vision

Our vision is to develop curious and culturally aware citizens of the global community who exhibit a passion for diverse linguistic and cultural experiences, a sensitivity to the language acquisition process, and an appreciation for the importance of world language proficiency in a global society.

We aim to increase the number of DeKalb County Schools graduates who ultimately earn the Georgia Seal of Biliteracy, and who gain a competitive edge in the 21st-century workforce by achieving a high level of proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing in their target languages. In an increasingly global economy, language proficiency and cross-cultural competence are necessary for students to succeed professionally across a variety of career fields. As such, the DeKalb County Schools World Languages program is committed to preparing students to be fully engaged citizens of the global community by providing robust language education that fosters students’ appreciation for cultural diversity and international consciousness.

Dual Language Immersion Programs

Dual Language Immersion (DLI) programs provide students the opportunity to develop second language skills while studying core academics in both English and the target language. In elementary schools, DCSD implements the 50/50 model where students typically study math and science in the target language. In middle school, students typically study social studies in the target language. Get more information about DLI programs in Georgia.

In DeKalb County, we use the three pillars of dual language immersion as our focus: bilingualism and biliteracy, academic achievement, and sociocultural competency. We aim to ensure students are able to navigate a variety of cultural situations with ease, use the target language effectively while developing skills in English, and perform at a high level in all core subjects.

Enrollment into a DCSD DLI program is through a lottery. Information on the process and deadlines can be found at School Choice.

For more information regarding DCSD’s DLI programs, you can watch the DCSD DLI Town Hall and access the presentation.

For information regarding the individual school meetings, please visit their websites.

DCSD offers Dual Language Immersion Programs at the following schools:

Please contact the individual school for more information.

Mr. Jacob Vuiller
Coordinator

678.676.0227

678.676.0229 (fax)

1701 Mountain Industrial Boulevard | Stone Mountain, GA 30083