Dual Language Academy (DLA)

The Fullerton School District Dual Language Academy (DLA) program offers two languages: Spanish and Korean.

Through a rigorous multilingual curriculum and strong partnerships with families and the broader community, our students gain proficiency in Spanish, Korean, and English, while developing skills, confidence, and the cultural understanding needed to lead and contribute meaningfully to a global society.
High academic achievement in all core subjects in both languages.

Native English speakers often meet or exceed the performance of their peers with the added benefit of being bilingual.

Additional cognitive benefits require increased levels of concentration not typical of a monolingual brain

Promotes global awareness, increases collaboration, improves self-esteem, and stronger cross-group relationships
Fullerton School District offers both 90:10 (Spanish) and 50:50 (Korean) dual-language programs. The Spanish DLA program begins in Transitional Kindergarten, and the Korean DLA program begins in Kindergarten. The target language is taught through content, not as a separate course of study. Dual Language classes are taught by fully credentialed bilingual teachers who have additional preparation and expertise in teaching in both English and the target language.

For the Parent Informational Meetings, you only need to attend one meeting. Can't make it to the meetings? Please scroll below for the recording from our last virtual meeting.

Parent Information Meetings

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Thank you for your interest in registering in Fullerton School District's Dual Language Academy. The intent is not a registration form but allows the District to anticipate registration needs for placement in the Dual Language Program for the 2025-2026 school year. Registration to the program requires a Kindergarten through Eighth-grade commitment, with the exception of extenuating circumstances.

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For additional information about the program, please contact Erlinda Soltero-Ruiz, Ed.D., Director,

Educational Services at 714-447-7416 or email fullerton_dla@myfsd.org