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French Immersion Program - Middle School Level

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Students may continue the immersion experience at one of the middle school Foreign Language Immersion Programs. Immersion is a method of foreign language instruction in which the regular school curriculum is taught in another language. A two-period block of instruction enables students to enhance their language development as well as complete the social studies courses in French and Spanish and an arts course in Chinese.

Check with the individual school for implementation details.
  • Continuing in an immersion program to expand his or her knowledge of French?
  • Reading and writing in French?
  • Discussing world events in French?
  • Exploring French culture?

What schools offer this program?

School The Program at this School Admission Region Transportation

Gaithersburg MS

Contact school for more information: 301-840-4554

Immersion: French  (Partial)

Maryvale Elementary Immersion students interested in continuing the immersion program in middle school feed into Gaithersburg Middle School. Admission to the Foreign Language Immersion Program is for incoming Grade 6 students who complete the corresponding immersion program at the elementary level. Students who did not participate in the elementary program may test into an immersion program if there is space available. Please contact the local school to find out about the application process and deadlines.

Admissions information
  • Local School Neighborhood Stops
  • Consortia Neighborhood Stops
  • Central Location Stops (limited geographic area)
  • Central Location Stops (countywide)
  • More about transportation
School The Program at this School Admission Region Transportation

Silver Spring International MS

Contact school for more information: 301-650-6544

Immersion: French  (Partial)

Sligo Creek Elementary Immersion students interested in continuing the immersion program in middle school feed into Silver Spring International Middle School. Admission to the Foreign Language Immersion Program is for incoming Grade 6 students who complete the corresponding immersion program at the elementary level. Students who did not participate in the elementary program may test into an immersion program if there is space available. Please contact the local school to find out about the application process and deadlines.

Admissions information
  • Local School Neighborhood Stops
  • Consortia Neighborhood Stops
  • Central Location Stops (limited geographic area)
  • Central Location Stops (countywide)
  • More about transportation

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