Dual Language

Boerne ISD’s Dual Language Program is grounded in a Two-Way Dual Language Immersion model, designed to develop students who are bilingual, biliterate, and culturally competent in both English and Spanish. This model intentionally brings together native Spanish-speaking and native English-speaking students to learn from and with one another in an integrated classroom setting.

Research consistently identifies Two-Way Dual Language as one of the most effective program models for supporting the long-term academic success of Emergent Bilingual students, while also providing a rich, enriching experience for English-dominant students.

Language Allocation Model (70/30 → 50/50)

In Boerne ISD, the Dual Language Program begins in Kindergarten and continues through fifth grade. Instruction is delivered in both Spanish and English, with a strong foundation in Spanish literacy in the early grades that gradually transitions to a balanced bilingual model.

• Kindergarten: 70% Spanish / 30% English 
• 1st Grade: 60% Spanish / 40% English 
• 2nd–5th Grades: 50% Spanish / 50% English 

This intentional progression supports strong literacy development in both languages, promotes cross-linguistic connections, and ensures students are prepared for long-term academic success in English and Spanish.

Program Design

• Content-based instruction in both languages 
• Strategic language allocation to build biliteracy over time 
• Integration of language and academic learning across all subjects 
• A focus on developing confident, capable, and globally prepared learners 

Boerne ISD’s Dual Language Program reflects our commitment to preparing students to thrive in a multilingual, multicultural world—every child, every day.