Our Global Language Academies of Downey Dual Language Immersion Program will follow a unique, and exciting educational model where children learn to think, read, write and communicate naturally in both English and a second language. For example, in our Spanish program, Native Spanish and native English speaking students study together, beginning in kindergarten through 5th grade, to be biliterate in both languages. The goal of the program is to empower students to achieve high levels of academic success and develop the cross-cultural skills needed to be college and career-ready for success in a global economy.

Our program will follow a 90/10 model, which means that the second language will be taught most of the day in the primary grades (80-90%). To ensure we keep a balance of native speakers of both languages in our classes, students must apply and undergo a free assessment as part of the selection process.