Dual Language Immersion (DLI) at North Cache Middle School

Welcome to the Dual Language Immersion (DLI) program at North Cache Middle School! At our school, students have the opportunity to continue their studies in Chinese and Portuguese, building on the strong foundation established in elementary school. Our program is designed to help students advance their language skills, deepen cultural understanding, and prepare for future academic success in their target language.

Students in grades 7-8 at North Cache will participate in the following courses to advance their language abilities:

• DLI Honors Language Course (1.0 credit/year): A two-trimester course designed to develop advanced language skills in reading, writing, listening, and speaking.
• DLI Culture and Media Course (0.5 credit/year): A one-trimester course exploring the target language’s culture, media, and communication styles.

By the end of 9th grade, students are encouraged to take the AP Language Exam to assess and certify their language proficiency.

Continuing in the DLI program allows students to:

• Strengthen their language proficiency.
• Deepen their understanding of the target culture.
• Prepare for high school courses, including advanced placement (AP) exams and university-level Bridge Project courses.
• Gain skills that promote global citizenship and future career opportunities.

Our DLI program supports the following languages:

• Chinese
• Portuguese

Students should enroll in the program that aligns with their elementary DLI language track and continue through the designated middle and high school locations.