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ISI is the only Indiana school offering immersion and dual language programs in three languages: French, Mandarin (Chinese), and Spanish. The focus is on developing fluency in speaking, reading, writing, and understanding so that students can actively participate in their target language.

Our emphasis on bilingual education and language immersion is a big part of why ISI offers the Midwest's most distinct academics. Research shows that bilingual learning is both natural and beneficial and that bilingual people tend to use their brains more efficiently than those who speak only one language. Bilingual learners ultimately become more independent, creative, and flexible in everything they take on.

We believe that immersion is more than the language, it encompasses culture too. Language learning is critical for understanding and empathizing with those from different cultures, ensuring ISI students are ready for the world stage.

  • Taught by native speakers
  • No language prerequisites 
  • Supportive of new language learners throughout

How Language Learning Works

Each individual progresses differently in ISI language learning programming. The guidelines provided are based on students learning a language from pre-elementary. 

As no previous language experience is required to attend ISI at any grade level, students who are new to language learning are provided specialized programming and attain language skills at a different stage from their grade-level peers. 

Language Learning & transfer students

Middle and High School students transferring to ISI will be assessed for language ability and placed in classes at an appropriate level. Language Acquisition classes are available at six different phases, ranging from beginner levels with no experience to advanced. Students are placed into phased based on their language ability, and the phases do not correspond to particular age groups.

Students whose language is a native or near-native speaker level are able to take Language and Literature in their target language as an additional course, allowing students to critically analyze text in their target language. 

Global Seal of Biliteracy

ISI credentials language learning for students from the end of grade 8 through grade 12 with the Global Seal of Biliteracy. 

The Global Seal of Biliteracy provides bilinguals anywhere in the world an opportunity to test and document their language skills with a respected international language credential.  Language proficiency in two languages at one of two different levels, functional fluency and working fluency, based on the U.S recognized American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) language competency framework.

This credential offers a competitive advantage for bilingual individuals by helping them earn scholarships, higher pay, advanced placement, increased study abroad opportunities and so much more.

To learn more about the Global Seal of Biliteracy visit their website at www.theglobalseal.com.