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
Spanish DLI Pathway
Mandarin DLI Pathway
Contact Information
Dr. Qiong Xia, PreK - 12 Language Acquisition Academic Coach
Patricia Fernandez, PreK - 12 Assistant Director of Curriculum and Instruction
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)