AISD Vietnamese Dual Language Program

Benefits

Students perform as well as or better than non-dual language students on standardized tests administered in English.
Students participating in dual language programs close the achievement gap that currently exist between English language learners and general education students.
Students typically develop greater cognitive flexibility, demonstrate increased attention control, display better memory, and exercise superior problem solving skills.
Students develop their abilities to work successfully in a multi-cultural setting and better prepared for the global community and job markets where a second language is an asset.
Students show positive attitudes and respect towards other cultures. They maintain self-esteem through the respect and appreciation of their native language and culture.
Students offer a culturally diverse experiences to help better the school community.

The Vietnamese Dual Language students will participate in a rigorous academic program that follows the AISD academic standards and curriculum. The instruction model follows a block schedule where students are given instruction in Vietnamese half of the time and in English the other half.
The students will be placed in a Dual Language classroom. All students from Pre-K to 5th grade will learn:
Social Studies and Math (Language of instruction - in Vietnamese)
English Language Arts and Science (Language of instruction - in English)
Language of the day and daily language development in Vietnamese