In 2018-2019, the Spring Independent School District launched an 80/20 Two-Way Dual Language Immersion program. Now, in our 4th year, we offer the program at Northgate Crossing and The International School at Bammel. 

For the 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 school years, Northgate Crossing Elementary will continue to offer a Two-Way Dual Language Immersion Program from Kindergarten through 3rd grade. Additionally,  the 2021-2022 school year brought the opening of The International School at Bammel (currently Bammel Middle School) and this campus will continue its program for the 2022-2023 school year.   This campus offers the Two-Way Dual Language Immersion Program from Pre-Kindergarten to 4th grade in 2021-22 and each year we will add another grade-level. We are thankful to be able to serve approximately 350 students through this program. 

Rationale for Two-Way Dual Language Programs

• The ability to communicate in more than one language is an asset in a global society.
• Spanish is the second most widely used language in the United States and is increasingly important for business, trade, schools, government agencies, the legal system, media, advertising politics and the private sector.
• A two-way bilingual program “emphasizes equality of educational opportunity for both English and non-English speaking children through an educational process that validates and fully develops both languages and instills a mutual respect for both language learners.”

Goals of Two-Way Dual Language 

• Bilingualism:  The ability to speak in two languages at an ACADEMIC Level
• Biliteracy:  ability to read and write in two languages at an academic level
• Cross-Cultural Awareness:  awareness of diverse backgrounds
• Academic Achievement: successful academic performance that prepares both native English speakers and native Spanish speakers for the future

If you are interested in learning more about this program, please contact the campus of your interest.