Dual language immersion programs include native English-speaking students and native speakers of a foreign language.
The goals of dual language immersion programs are to develop bilingualism/biliteracy, academic achievement, and cross-cultural competencies for all students. In dual immersion programs, students learn content through both their native language and the target language. Simultaneous translation is never used. By the end of 6th grade, all students in the program are proficient in English, proficient in the target language, and at or above grade-level academic benchmarks.