Classes include students who are both native English and native Spanish speakers.
The program will include 50/50 instruction in both English and Spanish for students in K-5 each day.
We will be accepting Kindergarten and a limited number of first-grade students for the 2025-2026 school year.
Elementary instruction is divided between two high-quality, creative classrooms: one in English and one in Spanish. Students begin the day with instruction in one language and then change teachers during the day for instruction in the other language, with equal time in each language.
Benefits of Dual Immersion (over multiple years)
Research has shown that dual immersion students outperform monolingual peers in reading, writing, math, and science.
Second Language Skills: Students will leave the program bi-literate (English and Spanish).
Dual Immersion students typically develop greater cognitive (thinking) flexibility, demonstrating increased attention control, better memory, superior problem-solving skills, and enhanced understanding of their primary language.
Dual Immersion students are more aware of and generally show more positive attitudes and empathy towards other cultures and an appreciation of other people.
Dual Immersion students better serve their community through stronger competitiveness within the job market.
Things You Need to Know!
The deadline to apply for this program is May 7, 2025.
The lottery for this program will take place May 8, 2025.
The Dual Immersion Program will host a Parent Meeting so that we can ensure all participants have a good understanding of the program requirements.
When April 29, 2025, 6 p.m.
Where: Bickel Elementary School, 607 2nd Ave. E., Twin Falls
Information about the lottery process can be found in the 2025-26 TFSD Dual Language Immersion Parent Handbook (coming soon).
How do I enroll my student in the Dual Immersion Program?
Dual Immersion enrollment opens April 1, 2025. Interested parents should attend the Parent Meeting and complete the Dual Immersion Student Application Form below.