The UCLA Lab School Dual Language Program is a strand of classrooms from Early Childhood (ages 4-6) through Upper (ages 10-12). Students engage in hands-on, minds-on learning experiences that promote critical thinking, conceptual understanding, and language development in English and Spanish. Dual language teachers, in addition, plan lessons using a variety of instructional strategies to maximize language development. The curriculum and learning goals are aligned with those in all UCLA Lab School classrooms.
Core Beliefs
- Being multilingual and valuing cultural diversity is an advantage in our global society.
- Children can best learn academic concepts and a second language in an integrated,experiential context.
- Many language skills are transferable between English and Spanish.
- Conceptual understanding is transferable between languages.
Note: Acceptance into the program is long-term from EC to Upper II. This is a commitment to our research.
Learn More
Dual Language Program Overview (PDF)
Programa de inmersión dual (PDF)
Curriculum: Dual Language Program