The ASFG is a dual immersion English/Spanish bilingual school. A standard US curriculum delivered in English is utilized for the American program and the standard SEP curriculum delivered in Spanish is utilized in the Mexican program. English will be spoken in the US curriculum classes and Spanish will be spoken in the Mexican program classes. Specific courses may be offered in Spanish at the discretion of the section principal. The language used for school administration will be English except when communicating with adults who do not have a working knowledge of English.
Students entering the school with limited Spanish language skills are offered Spanish as a Second language (SSL) courses pre-first through 12th grade. Beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels are offered. When a sufficient level of Spanish proficiency is reached, as judged by a written and oral exit exam, a student may exit the SSL program into the regular Mexican program at the appropriate grade level. The Mexican Program is a content driven curriculum, not a language acquisition program.
Students who need additional support for English language acquisition may be required to attend obligatory intervention classes before, during, or after school. Fees may be assessed.
To accommodate students who wish to learn languages other than Spanish or English for high school credit, classes may be taken at the ASFG Language Institute. Fees may be assessed.
For students coming from other countries who do not speak either English or Spanish a special language program is provided through the Academic and Socialization Assistance program (ASAP). Students learn English first and then are mainstreamed into regular ASFG classes when they have a level of English proficiency needed for success. Fees will be assessed.