What does the research say about dual language immersion?
  • More effective for English language learners than ESL pullout or transitional bilingual programs.

  • Develops the highest native and second language proficiency

  • Closes the achievement gap 100% by the end of school

  • Students perform as well or better on English standardized achievement tests than do those enrolled in monolingual English or transitional bilingual programs

  • Dual language immersion classes take on the feel of gifted and talented classes

  • Maintains the strongest sociocultural emphasis

  • Dual language immersion is the most cost-effective model for ESL education