World Language Immersion Program
MCPS offers immersion programs in three target languages at seven schools. Partial instruction in Chinese, and full instruction in both French and Spanish. Students may begin in Kindergarten and can continue through Grade 8. Some immersion programs are based on geographic location and/or give preference to local school students.
A video presentation is available for families to learn more about the elementary immersion programs - hear from each school’s lead teacher, and understand the admission process. YouTube.
Individual school presentation information can be found on the schools website. Meeting dates can be reviewed here.
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Any student entering grades K–5 in the following school year may participate in the immersion lottery. Students may choose to continue into the feeder middle school immersion program.
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- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ): After the immersion lottery process
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ): About the immersion lottery process
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ): Articulation from Elementary to Middle School Immersion Hubs beginning for the 2023 - 2024 school year
The application process for the 2023-2024 school year is from February 1, 2023 to April 21, 2023. To submit an application please click on the Apply Now link below. The lottery window has closed. All applications received after the 4/21/23 deadline will be added to the bottom of the wait list in the order they are received. An MCPS ID number is required to submit the immersion interest form. Please contact the home elementary school to submit the documents required for enrollment to obtain the ID number.
El proceso de la aplicación para el año escolar 2023-2024 es del 1 de febrero de 2023 al 21 de abril de 2023. Para admitir una aplicación, por favor marque en el enlace abajo mencionado. El periodo de aplicación de la lotería de inmersión se ha cerrado. Todas las solicitudes recibidas después 23 de abril de 2023 (la fecha límite) se agregaran al final de la lista de espera en el orden en que se reciben. Un número de identificación de MCPS es requisito para admitir el formulario de interés en la lotería de inmersión. Por favor comuníquese con su escuela elementaría local para presentar sus documentos requeridos para la inscripción y obtener un número de identificación.
Use the link below “Apply Now” once an MCPS Student ID has been secured.
How to Apply to an Elementary Program
The immersion interest form will be available below on February 1, 2023. An MCPS assigned ID number is required for participation in the immersion lottery process. To secure an MCPS Student ID number, please contact the home elementary school based on your address. This is the first step in the process of registering your student into the school system. For more information, call 240-740-2556 or email DCCAPS@mcpsmd.org
Solicitud a Programas de Inmersión Lingüística
El enlace de aplicación para el proceso de lotería para el año 2023-2024 esta disponible a partir del 1 de febrero del 2023. Un número de identificación de MCPS es necesario para la participación en el proceso de lotería de inmersión. Para más información, llame al 240-740-2556 o envié un correo electrónico a DCCAPS@mcpsmd.org
Frequently Asked Questions:
Frequently Asked Questions about immersion programs
Video:
Watch this short clip about immersion programs.
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Elementary Programs
Elementary Immersion Information Meetings
Chinese Immersion - Elementary
French Immersion - Elementary
Spanish Immersion - Elementary
Middle School Immersion Programs
Application Process for Middle School Immersion Programs
Current grade 5 immersion students will complete a Notice of Intent form to continue to the middle school immersion program. DCCAPS emailed the Notice of Intent forms in December 2022. The deadline to return the Notice of Intent form was early January 2023.
Families who are interested in the middle school immersion program who are not currently in an MCPS immersion program should call the DCCAPS (240-740-2540) office to inquire if space is available.
Middle School Immersion Programs FAQ's
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Programs
Chinese Immersion - Middle School
French Immersion - Middle School
Spanish Immersion - Middle School