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Students in the elementary French dual language immersion program spend 90% of their day learning in French and 10% learning in English starting in kindergarten. The percentage of English increases annually until 50% of the day is taught in French and 50% in English by 5th grade. Students learn to speak, read, and write in French through content, not as a separate course of study.
The elementary French program is offered at Franklin Elementary School.
For more information, contact Dr. Nancy Hong, Director, Glendale Unified Dual Language Immersion and Magnet Programs.
Learn More About our Dual Immersion Program by Grade Level
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Elementary Dual Immersion Program
The French program follows a 90:10 dual language immersion model in elementary school. Students initially receive instruction in French for 90% of the day and in English for 10% of the day starting in kindergarten. The percentage of English increases annually until 50% of the day is taught in French and 50% in English by 5th grade. The French language is taught both for language acquisition and content instruction.
Careful consideration is given to the selection and planning of the content areas and themes that are taught in French. Dual language immersion classes are taught by fully-credentialed, bilingual teachers who have additional preparation and expertise in teaching French.
Elementary schools offering French: Franklin ES
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Middle School Dual Immersion Program
Students who wish to continue in the French dual language immersion program for middle school take a French language arts class as an elective.
Middle schools offering French: Toll MS
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High School World Languages
Students who wish to continue their French studies into high school may take French language as an elective. Courses are available through AP French Language. Students are also eligible to take the AP French exam and earn the Seal of Biliteracy in French.
High schools offering French: Hoover HS (dual language immersion program feeder school), Crescenta Valley HS