Searching for a language immersion school or bilingual program in Tucson for your child or teen? You've come to the right place! We've put together a comprehensive guide to assist you in finding a school that is the right fit for your family.
A language immersion program is one in which children spend all or part of their school day learning a particular foreign language. For example, a school might offer a Chinese Immersion, Spanish Immersion, or French Immersion option.
As the Catalina Foothills School District puts it, "Immersion education is not the same as a foreign language program. Immersion is defined as a method of instruction in which the regular school curriculum is taught through the medium of a foreign language."
There are a handful of language immersion elementary programs in Tucson - Spanish Immersion, Chinese Immersion, French Immersion, and German Immersion.
Yes. Most of the immersion programs in Tucson are available at public or charter schools - which means that they are free and not tuition-based.
Here are ten questions you may want to ask on your tour or at an info night:
No. The language immersion schools in Tucson currently only go up to grade 8.
That being said, many Tucson high schools offer foreign language coursework - in Spanish, German, French, Chinese, and/or Latin.
Great question! Each immersion school has a unique community, curriculum, and focus so it is hard to pinpoint just one.
The best way to find a language immersion school or bilingual program in Tucson is to ask friends and family members for recommendations. You can also check yelp and google reviews. Finally, don't be shy about scheduling tours at several different schools so that you can make an informed decision.
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