Japanese Dual Language Program
The Japanese Dual Language Immersion Program welcomes students from a variety of language backgrounds. Dual language offers students a chance to add another language at the optimal age for language learning. Program instruction is systematically delivered in both English and Japanese languages. Students read, write, listen and speak in both languages becoming bilingual, biliterate and bicultural while working towards grade level academic achievement.
Students who join the program while they are young have the ability to gain language ability faster and develop language skills similar to a native learner. Language learning at a young age increases cognitive development and allows for deeper levels of understanding which may lead to greater success in university language courses and employment opportunities. Language skills open the door to other countries, cultures and people.
Language Programs
Contact Us
- 425-456-4246
- LanguagePrograms@bsd405.org
Visit
12011 NE 1st Street
Bellevue, WA 98005
8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
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Superintendent Aramaki shares a message of gratitude for the BSD community, highlights BSD’s choice schools and language programs, encourages people to apply or nominate candidates for the school board, and invites the community to attend the upcoming school funding town hall.
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The BSD Teaching and Learning team is excited to announce the launch of i-Ready Assessment and Personalized Instruction (My Path) K-8 for English and Spanish dual language immersion, literacy, and math for the 2025-2026 school year!
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The BSD Teaching and Learning team is excited to announce the launch of i-Ready Assessment and Personalized Instruction (My Path) K-8 for English and Spanish dual language immersion, literacy, and math for the 2025-2026 school year.
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Bellevue School District recently welcomed district leaders and educators from across Washington State ahead of the Washington Association for Bilingual Education (WABE) Conference.