Dual Language & ESL Programs

Thank you for your interest in the District 112 Dual Language program. This program, that has been running for more than 25 years, is dedicated to developing academic and cultural competence and bilingualism for students from preschool through eighth grade. Students enrolled in the Dual Language program may earn the Illinois Seal of Biliteracy and the Highland Park High School Dual Language Seal. The district also provides comprehensive ESL services to all schools district-wide. 

We invite you to review the program FAQ, dual language videos, and other information on this page to further explore the program. You can also learn more about our programs through the Bilingual Parent Advisory Committee (BPAC). 

Dual Language Lottery Information

Annually, North Shore School District 112 holds a lottery for students who wish to participate in the Dual Language programs in grades K and 1st. To be eligible for the kindergarten lottery, all families must complete the pre-registration process and provide the required proof of residency. For the first grade Dual Language application, click here.

To be considered for Dual Language in the lottery pull, pre-registration and the application must be complete by February 28, 2023. Applications received after February 28, 2023 will be placed in the order received on the waiting list. 

Priority placement is only available to families who completed the pre-registration and application by February 28, 2023. Priority placement is in the following order: 

1. Student has siblings currently enrolled in the Dual Language program
2. Student attends the Dual Language program at Green Bay 

The tentative date for the lottery pull will be March 10 and families selected to participate in Dual Language from the pull will have 7 days from when they receive their communication to accept or decline placement in Dual Language. All applicants will receive communication on their application status following the lottery pull. 

Click here for BPAC Information

Click on the following link to download answers to questions many parents and community members who are interested in joining our Dual Language have asked! 

NSSD112DualLanguageProgramQuestionsandAnswers.pdf

¡Haga clic en el siguiente enlace para descargar las respuestas a las preguntas que muchos padres y miembros de la comunidad que están interesados en unirse a nuestro programa de lenguaje dual han hecho!

NSSD112PreguntasYRespuestasSobreElProgramaDeLenguajeDual.pdf