Dallas International School

Dallas International School Mission Laïque Française (DIS) is an elementary, middle, and high school in the North Dallas area in Dallas, Texas, United States,[3] and is the only international private school in Dallas.[4] It is an English-French school and uses the French educational system. It is a part of the Mission Laïque Française network. Dallas International School is accredited by the Independent Schools Association of the Southwest (ISAS). In 2016, DIS was ranked by the Washington Post as #24 in the nation for "America's Most Challenging High Schools.[5]

Dallas International School
Location
Lower Campus: 6039 Churchill Way
Dallas Texas 75230
Upper Campus: 17811 Waterview Pkwy
Dallas Texas 75252

United States
Coordinates32.917538°N 96.801640°W / 32.917538; -96.801640
Information
TypeFrench International School
MottoGlobally inspired. Distinctly different.
Established1987
Head of schoolJosep González
Faculty150
GradesPre-K 2 to 12th grade
Enrollment550 (2021/2022)
LanguageEnglish, French
Color(s)    Dark blue and dark red
MascotTiger (Tom le Tigre)
NewspaperThe Globe
AffiliationMission laïque française[1]
(since 1991)
InformationMlf School[2]
Exam PreparationFrench National Diploma, Baccalauréat, International Baccalaureate, National diplomas
Languages taughtFrench, English, Mandarin, German
Language CertificationsFrench (DELF)
Websitedallasinternationalschool.org

Curriculum

In preschool through kindergarten, 50% of the education is in French, 40% in English and 10% in Spanish. In elementary school grades, about 70% of instruction is in French and 30% in English. In addition, students have one hour of Spanish instruction per week. In middle school grades, all subjects are taught in French. English education occurs 3 to 5 hours per week. A student may take either Chinese, German or Spanish for three hours per week. In high school, a student may stay in a French language education track, or may take an English language International Baccalaureate track.[6]

Location

Dallas International School has two campuses located in North Dallas. The lower school campus (pre-k 2 to fourth grade) is referred to as the Churchill campus and is located at 6039 Churchill Way, Dallas, Texas 75230. The upper school campus (5th grade to 12th grade) is referred to as the Waterview campus and is located at 17811 Waterview Parkway, Dallas, Texas 75252.

See also

References
  1. Deberre, Jean-Christophe (publication manager); Bur, Michel (editorial manager); Buclon, Aude (coordination); Oukkal, Alexis (graphic design) (2017). "Directory of schools - Mission laïque française OSUI 2017/2018" (PDF). Annuaire des Établissements. Mission laïque française: 85. ISSN 2260-8605.
  2. The Mission laïque française (Mlf) is the administrator of the school, fully run by it in terms of administration, teaching and finances.
  3. "Contact DIS Archived 2011-12-04 at the Wayback Machine." Dallas International School. Retrieved on December 3, 2011. "Dallas International School 6039 Churchill Way Dallas, Texas 75230"
  4. "Dallas International School | International Private School for Pre K-12". www.dallasinternationalschool.org. Retrieved 2019-09-08.
  5. "Dallas ISD Isn't Home to the Most Challenging High School in the U.S." D Magazine. 2016-04-20. Retrieved 2019-09-08.
  6. "HANDBOOK FOR STUDENTS & PARENTS ACADEMIC YEAR 2010-2011." Dallas International School. 8 of 38. Retrieved on December 3, 2011.
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