Dual Language Programs
San Diego Unified School District's (SDUSD) multilingual programs are anchored to the three pillars of dual language: 1. Bilingual/biliteracy, 2. High academic achievement in both program languages, and 3. Social competence. Our dual language programs offer several options for students to acquire a second language.
We are proud of the fact that our Dual Language Programs create opportunities for students to learn to celebrate and honor diversity in people and use the classroom experience as an opportunity to connect socially and academically. Students enrolled in these programs have the opportunity to earn the California State Seal of Biliteracy. San Diego Unified foreign language programs include:
Two-way Dual Language Immersion
Two-Way Dual Language Immersion blends two language models. Both groups of students attend classes together, learning from and supporting one another while developing linguistic and academic competencies in two languages. A 50:50 program model includes an equal distribution of English and Spanish in Grades K-5. A 90:10 model begins with kindergarten spending 90 percent of the time in Spanish and 10 percent in English.
Schools
One-way Foreign Language Immersion
Foreign language immersion programs, also referred to as One-Way Immersion programs, are designed for English-speaking students to acquire a second language.
Schools
Developmental Bilingual (Biliteracy)
This program supports Spanish-speaking students. It develops high levels of academic proficiency in the students’ primary language while simultaneously developing academic language proficiencies in English.
Schools
Middle School Dual Language Pathway
Middle School Dual Language pathway programs offer coursework that support elementary dual language programs. Content courses are taught in the corresponding target language.
Schools
- Adams Elementary
Hoover Cluster
- Balboa Elementary
Lincoln Cluster
- Barnard Mandarin Magnet Elementary
Mission Bay Cluster
- Boone Elementary
Morse Cluster
- Burbank Elementary
Logan Memorial Cluster
- Carson Elementary STEAM Magnet
Kearny Cluster
- Central Elementary
Hoover Cluster
- Chavez Elementary
Lincoln Cluster
- Cherokee Point Elementary
Hoover Cluster
- Clark Middle
Hoover Cluster
- Edison Elementary
Hoover Cluster
- Encanto Elementary
Lincoln Cluster
- Field Elementary
Madison Community
- Gage Elementary
Henry Cluster Council
- Golden Hill K-8
San Diego Cluster
- Hamilton Elementary
Hoover Cluster
- Henry High
Henry Cluster Council
- John Muir Language Academy
- Juarez Elementary
Kearny Cluster
- Language Academy
- Linda Vista Elementary STEAM Magnet
Kearny Cluster
- Longfellow Spanish Immersion Magnet School
- Millennial Tech Middle
Lincoln Cluster
- Mission Bay High
Mission Bay Cluster
- Montgomery Middle STEAM Magnet
Kearny Cluster
- Pacific Beach Middle
Mission Bay Cluster
- Pershing Middle
Henry Cluster Council
- Roosevelt International Middle
San Diego Cluster
- Rosa Parks Elementary
Hoover Cluster
- San Diego High School
San Diego Cluster
- Sherman Elementary
Logan Memorial Cluster
- Tierrasanta Elementary
Canyon Hills Community
- Wilson Middle
Hoover Cluster