Dual Immersion Enrollment
Kindergarten and Transitional Kindergarten Dual Language Immersion Enrollment Information for 2024-2025
BUSD’s Dual Language Immersion Program is designed with a 90/10 language acquisition model, uses the California content standards, and is taught by highly qualified bilingual teachers with the goal of students developing bilingual and biliterate skills in English and Spanish. Through continuous reflection, refinement, and collaboration with the dual language community, the program strives to meet the goals of bilingualism, biliteracy, and cross-cultural competencies.
- To support families with the Dual Immersion application process, the window for completing the intent to enroll online application has been extended and scheduled earlier in the year.
- To apply to enroll your Dual Immersion transitional kindergartner or kindergartener in the Dual Language Immersion Program, please follow the application and enrollment process below:
Dual Immersion Enrollment Process
Please note that a student identified as Spanish-speaking on the Dual Language Immersion application will be assessed. You will be contacted to make an appointment.
Applications for Dual Immersion Transitional Kindergarten and Dual Immersion Kindergarten enrollment in the 2024-2025 Dual Language Immersion Program will be available and accepted from November 6, 2023 through January 31, 2024 by 4:00 PM. Students turning 5 on or before September 1, 2024 are eligible to apply for the Dual Immersion Kindergarten program. Students turning 5 between September 2, 2024 and June 2, 2025 are eligible for the Dual Immersion Transitional Kindergarten program.
Students currently enrolled in BUSD’s Preschool Dual Language Immersion Program will be given priority enrollment into the Dual Language Immersion Program if they are residents of BUSD. Students residing within the Bellflower Unified School District will be enrolled prior to students residing outside of the District for enrollment in the Dual Language Immersion Program.
Parents will be informed of the student's application status by February 9, 2024. Applications submitted after January 31, 2024 will be considered for enrollment if the Dual Language Immersion Program has openings.
Click here to learn more about the Dual Immersion Program
BUSD offers the Dual Language Immersion Program at the Intensive Learning Center (ILC).
ILC Address: 4718 E. Michelson St. Lakewood, CA 90712
