Spanish Language Programs

Open to English Learners who are native Spanish speakers, bilingual students (Spanish and English), and English proficient students. Instruction is 80% in Spanish, 20% in English. All students are eligible regardless of language proficiency.

Open to English Learners who are native Spanish speakers, bilingual students (Spanish and English), and English proficient students. In K, instruction is 80% Spanish, 20% in English, decreasing to 50% by grade 5.

Open to English Learners, bilingual students. Instruction is 80% in Spanish, 20% in English, but is designed for English Learners who are native Spanish speakers. Students applying for Kindergarten or 1st grade whose home language is Spanish are eligible.

Open to English Learners who are native Spanish speakers, bilingual students (Spanish and English), and English proficient students. Courses include Intermediate level Spanish World Language and Social Studies courses taught in Spanish.

Spanish World Language is taught as an elective course. All students are eligible regardless of language proficiency. Schools may have internal assessments to place students in appropriate levels.

Students are required to complete two years or 20 credits of a World Language, or demonstrate proficiency using another method to graduate from high school. 2-3 sequential years of study in the same World Language recommended for admission to UC/CSU.