[PDF] dual language immersion program statistics

What is dual language immersion?

American Councils Research Center (ARC) is pleased to announce the results of a systematic national canvass of Dual Language Immersion (DLI) programs in the U.S. DLI is a type of educational program that uses instruction in both a native and secondary language to expand learning opportunities for inclusive student populations.

What is a 50/50 dual language immersion program?

In the 50/50 model, coursework is half in English and half in the target language throughout the program. More than half of all public school dual-language immersion programs in the U.S. are located in five states: California, New York, North Carolina, Texas and Utah, and many are in major metropolitan areas.

Do immersion programs affect student test scores?

The effects of immersion programs on student test scores appeared to be similar for students who were native English speakers and those who were native speakers of other languages. The small difference between the estimated effects of DLI programs for these two groups was not statistically significant.

Where can parents find a dual language program?

Parents can search for a program on the website duallanguageschools.org, which features nearly 5,000 programs across 43 states. Research has shown that dual-language programs are an effective way to educate English-language learners, but they also offer benefits for native English speakers.