Dual Language Immersion

Any students entering first grade in August may apply (current kindergarten students).

• The DLI program is a general education program with open access to ALL students
• The program has no prerequisites or qualifying process.
• Transportation to the school will not be provided by the district for students who are accepted into the program and live outside of school boundaries.

• High-Level Proficiency: Students in dual language immersion reach high levels of proficiency by the time they exit the program in 12th grade.

• Academic Performance: Immersion students perform as well as or better than non-immersion students on standardized tests of English and math administered in English

• Cognitive Skills: Immersion students typically develop greater cognitive flexibility, demonstrating increased attention control, better memory, and superior problem solving skills as well as an enhanced understanding of their primary language.

• Cultural Sensitivity: Immersion students are more aware of and show more positive attitudes towards other cultures and an appreciation of other people.

• Long-Term Benefits: Immersion students are better prepared for the global community and job markets where a second language is an asset.

Download a printable version of the "Why Dual Language Immersion" flyer by clicking the button below.

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The secondary DLI program builds on the foundation established in elementary school, further refining students’ language skills and cultural knowledge. For details about the secondary DLI program in Cache County School District, please click the button below.

Learn more about the secondary dli program

Parents submit an online application. You can find the application by clicking the button below. Paper applications may be requested as well.

• For students applying to start the program in 1st grade, the application window for submissions is December 1 - January 31st
• For students applying for late-entry or transferring from another program in grades 2-6, a separate Late-entry/Transfer application is available 

Students who reside outside of participating schools’ boundaries and who are accepted into the program will not need to submit an open enrollment form.  Open enrollment will be granted upon acceptance into the program.

Register your child for the dli program

• For students entering 1st grade, parents should be notified of student selection by February/March each year, but no later than April 15.
• For students applying for late-entry or transfer in grades 2-6, parents will be notified no later than August 10th.

Please see the selection flow chart by clicking the link below.

Learn about the selection procedure