Business Details
Bilingual International Education Dallas
Dallas International School has been dedicated to providing a world-class international education since our founding. We offer a unique bilingual curriculum integrating French and American academic standards, preparing students from preschool through 12th grade for success in global higher education and careers. Our faculty combines expertise in multilingual pedagogy with decades of international teaching experience, maintaining rigorous accreditation through the French Ministry of National Education, Independent Schools Association of the Southwest, and International Baccalaureate programs. We cultivate critical thinking, cultural fluency, and emotional intelligence through immersive language instruction in five languages, serving a diverse community representing over 33 nationalities.Our graduates consistently earn university acceptances worldwide while achieving fluency in three or more languages. With a 1:8 teacher-student ratio and 79% of faculty holding advanced degrees, we maintain personalized learning environments that emphasize both academic excellence and character development. Our programs extend beyond classrooms through global exchange opportunities, competitive athletics, and arts initiatives that have earned state championships and international recognition.
Services
Early Childhood Education
French Language Immersion
IB Diploma Program
College Counseling
After School Care
Highlights and features
- Only DFW school offering continuous bilingual education from preschool through 12th grade
- Dual accreditation through French Ministry and American associations
- 79% of faculty hold advanced degrees in international education
- Students earn 30 college credits on average through IB programs
- State championship athletics and global exchange opportunities
Associations and certifications
- French Ministry of National Education
- Independent Schools Association of the Southwest
- International Baccalaureate World School
Services
French Language Immersion
Our French immersion program teaches core academic subjects in French while maintaining Texas state educational standards. Students develop native-level proficiency through daily language exposure from preschool through 12th grade. The program prepares students for the French baccalaureate while ensuring strong English language skills.
IB Diploma Program
Our IB Diploma Programme offers rigorous two-year pre-university curriculum for high school students. The program emphasizes critical thinking, international perspectives, and interdisciplinary learning through six subject groups and core requirements including extended essays and creativity projects.
Early Childhood Education
Our early childhood program serves students aged 2 through 4 years old with developmentally appropriate bilingual instruction. Small class sizes and specialized teachers create optimal language acquisition environments while focusing on social-emotional development and foundational academic skills in both French and English.
College Counseling
Our college counseling office provides personalized guidance for university applications worldwide. Services include course selection advising, standardized test preparation, essay coaching, and connections with partner institutions across 30+ countries, resulting in 100% university placement for graduates.
After School Care
Our extended care program offers supervised before and after-school activities in a safe, international environment. The program focuses on social development, homework assistance, and enrichment activities while accommodating working families' schedules with flexible drop-off and pickup times.
People
Genevieve Desmond
PTO President
Genevieve leads our Parent Teacher Organization, fostering community engagement and cultural events that support student learning through diverse family participation.
Malika Kimatshoeva
Director of Admission
Malika manages admissions for early childhood through 4th grade, guiding families through the application process with personalized support and multilingual communication.
Maggie Chan
Senior Admissions Officer
Maggie oversees admissions for grades 5-12, providing detailed information about academic programs and supporting prospective families' transition to our international curriculum.
Susan Zic
Development Manager
Susan coordinates fundraising initiatives that enhance educational programs and facilities while maintaining donor relationships that sustain our mission-driven operations.
Sergio Franklin
Athletics Director
Sergio leads our athletic programs, developing competitive teams while emphasizing sportsmanship values that complement academic excellence through 15+ interscholastic sports programs.
Questions
What grade levels does Dallas International School serve?
We serve students from Early Childhood (age 2) through 12th grade.
Is the school accredited?
Yes, we are accredited by the French Ministry of Education and ISAS.
What languages are taught?
Our core languages include French, English, Spanish, German, and Mandarin.
Do you offer college preparation programs?
Our IB and French baccalaureate programs prepare students for global universities.
Are there extracurricular activities?
We offer athletics, arts programs, and after-school clubs for all grade levels.
What is the student-teacher ratio?
Our preschool classes maintain a 1:8 teacher-student ratio for personalized learning.
