Apply to Choice Schools and Language Programs
Our Choice Schools and Language Programs offer unique learning environments to students.
Depending on the school or program, initial entry begins in kindergarten or sixth grade and placement is through a lottery process. Most of our programs accept both resident and nonresident students and all interested students must apply.
(Jing Mei Elementary and International School are only open to resident students and the children of eligible Bellevue School District employees.)
If you are interested in the general classroom you may apply to the following attendance area schools using the applicable link below:
- Elementary: Ardmore, Bennett, Cherry Crest, Clyde Hill, Enatai, Lake Hills, Medina, Newport Heights, Phantom Lake, Sherwood Forest, Somerset, Spiritridge, Stevenson, Woodridge
- Middle: Chinook, Highland, Odle, Tillicum, Tyee
- High: Bellevue, Interlake Newport Sammamish
Resident students: Attendance Area Transfer
Nonresident applicants: Transfer into the Bellevue School District
Choice School and Language Program Applications
Choose the choice school or language program you are interested in below for additional information.
- If applications are being accepted at this time, there will be a link to the application.
- If the application is closed, there will be information about when it will reopen.
If you have questions, please email studentplacement@bsd405.org.
The Choice Schools and Language Programs incoming 6th and kindergarten application period is now closed.
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Applications for all applicable grades are currently being accepted.
Bilingual Language Programs
Two-Way Designated Dual Language Immersion Programs
Spanish Dual Language Immersion Programs
Students of both Spanish and English language backgrounds benefit from participating in this program. Students are taught the standard Bellevue School District curriculum while learning to read, write, and speak proficiently in two languages, with near native skill by the time they complete fifth grade.
Learn more about the Spanish Dual Language Immersion Programs
- Spanish Dual Language Immersion (Strand Schools)
- Spanish Dual Language Immersion (Schoolwide Program)
Spanish Dual Language Immersion (Strand Schools)
Lake Hills Elementary, Sherwood Forest Elementary, Stevenson Elementary, Highland Middle, Sammamish High
Spanish Dual Language Immersion (Schoolwide Program)
Puesta del Sol Elementary, Tillicum Middle, Newport High, Sammamish High
International School serves students in grades 6-12 who attend classes in a block schedule that encompasses seven subjects throughout their seven years at the school. Students complete an extensive capstone Senior Project, which involves deep learning in an area of student choice, internships, community service, and assessment by an expert panel. Student study French and Fine Arts (band, orchestra or chorus and visual arts) as their electives for all seven years.