Network of French DLI Programs

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Designed for children of all backgrounds, these immersion programs give students the opportunity to take classes in both English and French. Because subjects such as math, science or history are taught in French in these dual language and immersion programs, French becomes the medium of instruction rather than a foreign language.

Today, bilingual education is unquestionably the most original and effective solution to meet the challenge of opening the United States to the French language and the Francophone world. The benefits of bilingual education are now recognized by all. Alongside greater open-mindedness and improved cognitive and intellectual agility, those who benefit from bilingual education are better positioned to access top-tier universities and gain entry into an increasingly globalized job market.

French dual language and immersion (DLI) programs are developing rapidly within the American public educational system. The network of French dual language programs now serves more than 30,000 students in 29 states. With over 170 French DLI programs across the United States, the biggest support system for teachers, administrators and parents of French DLI is the network itself! Below are pipelines and groups that allow the exchange of resources, and best practices.