Dual Language Immersion
- Chandler Unified School District
- Dual Language Immersion Overview
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Welcome to Dual Language Immersion!
Chandler Unified School District is proud to offer dual language immersion (DLI) programs in Spanish and Mandarin Chinese. These programs of choice are currently offered at four elementary schools and two junior high schools. We implement a 50/50 research-based model in elementary schools, a 70/30 model in middle/junior high schools and a world languages continuation in high school. Students have the opportunity to start at an early age learning a new language while learning grade level content.
CUSD Program Goals
Students participating in the program will become bilingual, bi-literate, develop cultural awareness, and global citizenship skills.
CUSD DLI Proficiency Targets
CUSD Dual Language Immersion Pathway
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Dual Language Immersion Continuum: Spanish
Dual Language Immersion Continuum:
Spanish (ACCESSIBLE format) -
Dual Language Immersion Continuum: Mandarin
Dual Language Immersion Continuum:
Mandarin (ACCESSIBLE format)
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Contact Information
Dr. Qiong Xia
PreK - 12
Language Acquisition Academic Coach
Patricia Fernandez
PreK - 12
Assistant Director of Curriculum and Instruction
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Dual Language Immersion Sites
Spanish Dual Language Immersion (DLI)
Elementary
Bologna Elementary School - K - 4 (Up to 6th grade by 2026-2027)
Chandler Traditional Academy - Liberty Campus - PreK - 6
Chandler Traditional Academy - Freedom Campus - PreK - 2 (Up to 6th grade by 2028-2029)Middle School
Arizona College Prep Middle School - 7 - 8
Mandarin Chinese Dual Language Immersion (DLI)
Elementary
Tarwater Elementary School - PreK - 6
Junior High School