Apr 20, 2026 | News & Announcements
We are excited to share that the Global Language Academies of Downey (G.L.A.D.) will be expanding to a new location—Ward Elementary School! Beginning in the 2026–2027 school year, and due to growing community interest and demand, Ward Elementary will proudly join the...
Nov 10, 2025 | News & Announcements
The application window for G.L.A.D. (Global Language Academies of Downey) is now open November 10, 2025 through January 31, 2026! We will be accepting applications for Transitional Kindergarten (TK) and Kindergarten (K) in our G.L.A.D. program for the 2025–2026 school...
Aug 5, 2025 | News & Announcements
Starting a new school and learning a second language is a big adventure! It’s normal to be nervous about your child starting a dual immersion program, but rest assured that we will be here for you and your child along the way. Taking on a new skill or a new...
Jun 18, 2025 | News & Announcements
A proud milestone was reached at Carpenter Elementary! Our 5th graders celebrated their graduation as the first class to complete all their elementary education while Carpenter has been an International Baccalaureate (IB) school. Many of these students began their...
Mar 31, 2025 | News & Announcements
We are thrilled to announce that our Global Language Academies of Downey (G.L.A.D.) will expand to a new location – Unsworth Elementary School! Beginning the 2025-26 school year, Unsworth Elementary will provide this dual-language program for all qualified...
Sep 26, 2024 | News & Announcements
There are so many benefits to today’s students becoming bilingual, from competitive advantages in the future to strengthening their ability to learn. Here are a few benefits of learning a second language:Enhanced Problem-Solving Skills As students learn a new...
