14 Schools in the United States With Vietnamese Dual Language Programs
Looking for schools in the United States with Vietnamese dual language programs? Here are the list of schools in the U.S. with Vietnamese dual language programs.
This list is intended as an informational resource and is based on publicly available information. Curriculum, policies, and program details are determined by individual schools. Readers are encouraged to contact schools directly for the most current curriculum and enrollment details.
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Table of Contents
- Dual Language Program vs. Bilingual Program: What’s the difference?
- California
- Oregon
- Texas
- Washington
- Not on the list?
- References
Dual Language Program vs. Bilingual Program: What’s the difference?
Bilingual programs and dual language programs both teach in two languages but differ in focus.
Dual language programs develop fluency and literacy in two languages for all students, with instruction split between English and another language.
Bilingual programs mainly support English learners, using their home language to teach content while gradually transitioning to English1.
Choose dual language for long-term bilingualism and cultural competence, or bilingual programs for focused English acquisition and academic support.
California
Ben Painter Elementary School
Location: San Jose, CA
Website: https://www.arusd.org/our-programs/dual-language-immersion/vietnamese-english-dual-immersion
Ben Painter Elementary School, part of Alum Rock Union School District, offers Vietnamese dual language program to students in TK to grade 5.
DeMille Elementary School
Location: Midway City, CA
Website: https://demille.wsdk8.us/programs/vdli
Demille Elementary School, part of Westminster School District, offers Vietnamese dual language program to students in preschool to grade 6.
John Murdy Elementary School
Location: Garden Grove, CA
Website: https://rop.ggusd.us/programs/dual
John Murdy Elementary School, part of Garden Grove Unified School District, offers Vietnamese dual language program to students in TK to grade 6.
Westcliff Early Learning Academy
Location: Irvine, CA
Website: Westcliff’s Vietnamese Dual Language Program
Wedtcliff Early Learning Academy offers Vietnamese dual language program to students from 18 months to 6 years old.
Windmill Springs School
Location: San Jose, CA
Website: Windmill Springs School’s Vietnamese Dual Language Immersion Program
Windmill Springs School serves students from TK to grade 8. Students who will be entering kindergarten can enroll in their Vietnamese Dual Language Immersion Program.
Oregon
Rose City Park Elementary School
Location: Portland, OR
Website: Portland Public Schools’ Vietnamese Immersion Program
Portland Public Schools offer Vietnamese Immersion Program to students from kindergarten to 11th grade.
Roseway Heights Middle School
Location: Portland, OR
Website: Portland Public Schools’ Vietnamese Immersion Program
Portland Public Schools offer Vietnamese Immersion Program to students from kindergarten to 11th grade.
Texas
Hickman Elementary School
Location: Garland, TX
Website: Garland ISD’s Dual Language Program
Hickman Elementary, a Garland ISD school, offers One-Way Dual Language Vietnamese program for students from PreK to 5th grade. Students are taught in both Vietnamese and English.
Klenk Elementary School
Location: Klein, TX
Website: Klein ISD’s Vietnamese Dual Language Bilingual Program
Klenk Elementary, a Klein ISD school, offers Vietnamese Dual Language Bilingual Program. The purpose of this program is to promote language development through core subjects. From kindergarten to fifth grade, all core subjects are taught half in English and half in Vietnamese.
Lister Elementary School
Location: Garland, TX
Website: Garland ISD’s Dual Language Program
Lister Elementary, a Garland ISD school, offers One-Way Dual Language Vietnamese program for students from Kindergarten to 5th grade. Students are taught in both Vietnamese and English.
Parson Pre-K Center
Location: Garland, TX
Website: Garland ISD’s Dual Language Program
Parson Pre-K Center participates in Garland ISD’s Vietnamese Dual Language Program for Pre-K students only.
Summitt Elementary School
Location: Austin, TX
Website: Summitt’s Vietnamese Dual Language Program
Summitt Elementary School is the host campus for Austin ISD’s long-standing Vietnamese Dual Language Program. This program was launched in 1981.
Washington
Cascade Middle School
Location: Seattle, WA
Website: https://cascade.highlineschools.org/dual-language
Cascade Middle School offers Vietnamese Dual Language program. Students in this program are taught by bilingual teachers.
White Center Heights Elementary School
Location: Seattle, WA
Website: https://wch.highlineschools.org/dual-language
White Center Heights Elementary School offers dual language in Vietnamese to students in grades K-5. Students who are in Vietnamese dual language in 5th grade at White Center Heights Elementary School will be automatically enrolled in dual language program at Cascade Middle School.
Not on the list?
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References
- Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. “Transitional Bilingual Education Programs – English Learner Education,” n.d. https://www.doe.mass.edu/ele/programs/tbe.html? ↩︎
