Dual Immersion Academy

Dual Immersion Academy

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An accredited, tuition-free, public charter school providing bilingual education to students from Pre-kindergarten to 8th grade located in Salt Lake City

Dual Immersion Academy (DIA), a Spanish-English dual language elementary school (K-8) chartered by the Utah State Office of Education, opened in September 2007. DIA offers an educational choice for parents who want their children to become bilingual and bi-literate at the age when their young minds have the greatest aptitude for language development. The well-researched and proven effectiveness of

06/15/2026

Ritmo, cultura y pura alegría. 🥁✨ Así se vive nuestro programa con KMS. ¡Orgullosos de ver cómo nuestros estudiantes brillan en cada presentación!

Rhythm, culture, and pure joy. 🥁✨ That’s how we live our KMS program. So proud to see our students shine in every performance!

06/11/2026

Nuestras diferencias son, sin duda, nuestra mayor fortaleza. 🌎✨ Ver a los estudiantes conectar con sus raíces a través del ritmo y la cultura nos recuerda que, al compartir quiénes somos, crecemos juntos. ¡Orgullo puro por nuestra comunidad global!

Our differences are, without a doubt, our greatest strength. 🌎✨ Watching our students connect with their roots through rhythm and culture reminds us that when we share who we are, we grow together. So proud of our global community!

06/09/2026

¿Alguna vez te has preguntado cómo evoluciona nuestro equilibrio lingüístico a medida que los estudiantes crecen? 📈✨

En DIA, seguimos un camino académico estratégico para asegurar una competencia bilingüe completa. Comenzamos con un modelo 90:10 en kínder y 1ero para construir una base sólida en español, haciendo una transición gradual hasta alcanzar un modelo 50:50 equilibrado a partir de 4to grado.

Esta progresión asegura que nuestros estudiantes alcancen excelentes resultados académicos mientras se convierten en personas verdaderamente bilingües. 🎓🌎

Ever wonder how our language balance evolves as students grow? 📈✨

At DIA, we follow a strategic academic path to ensure full bilingual proficiency. We begin with a 90:10 model in kindergarten and 1st grade to build a strong foundation in Spanish, gradually transitioning until reaching a balanced 50:50 model by 4th grade.

This progression ensures that our students achieve high academic results while becoming truly bilingual. 🎓🌎

06/04/2026

Ever wonder why our teachers don’t just translate everything? 🧐 It’s by design!

At DIA, we don’t use simultaneous translation because we want students to build meaning directly in the target language. This process forces the brain to make connections, which builds true cognitive flexibility and deep language retention.

Learning to think in two languages is how we create truly bilingual students.

¿Alguna vez te has preguntado por qué nuestros maestros no traducen todo al momento? 🧐 ¡Es parte del método!

En DIA, no usamos traducción simultánea porque queremos que los estudiantes construyan el significado directamente en el idioma que están aprendiendo. Este proceso obliga al cerebro a hacer conexiones, lo que desarrolla una verdadera flexibilidad cognitiva y una mayor retención del lenguaje. 🧠✨

Aprender a pensar en dos idiomas es cómo creamos estudiantes verdaderamente bilingües.

Want to learn more about how immersion works? Click the link in our bio! 🎓

06/03/2026

Why choose a bilingual education? 🧠✨

• Cognitive Flexibility: Bilingual brains are better at problem-solving and multitasking.

• Improved Memory: Constant language switching strengthens the brain's executive function.

• Global Perspective: It fosters cultural empathy and opens professional doors for the future.

05/28/2026

En DIA, creemos que el bilingüismo es mucho más que aprender nuevas palabras; es una nueva forma de entender y conectar con el mundo que nos rodea. 🌎✨ Cuando nuestros estudiantes aprenden en dos idiomas, su visión de la vida se expande.

At DIA, we believe bilingualism is about more than just learning new words; it's a new way of understanding and connecting with the world around us. 🌎✨ When our students learn in two languages, their vision of life expands.

05/27/2026

🎓 Calling all DIA alumni graduating this year! 🎓

Come celebrate with us at our impromptu Senior Stroll today at 2:00 PM! ❤️💛💚

Wear your cap & gown and come walk the halls one more time as our current students cheer you on and celebrate your accomplishments. We would love to honor our DIA graduates together as a community!

📍DIA Campus
⏰ Today at 2:00 PM

We can’t wait to celebrate you!

05/26/2026

✨ ¡El ritmo y la cultura cobran vida en DIA! 🎶

Nuestros estudiantes disfrutan de un programa extraescolar con Kings Music Studios que va más allá de los libros: a través de la danza y la música, exploran sus raíces, desarrollan disciplina y, sobre todo, se divierten conectando con sus compañeros. 🌎🎵 ¡Nos llena de orgullo ver su talento en acción!

✨ Rhythm and culture come to life at DIA! 🎶

Our after-school program with Kings Music Studios goes beyond the classroom. Through dance and music, our students explore their roots, build discipline, and have a blast connecting with their peers. 🌎🎵 We are so proud to see their talent in action!

📲 Inscripciones e información:
📞 385-401-7631

05/25/2026

Today, we pause to honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. In observance of Memorial Day, our office will be closed. We hope you have a meaningful day of reflection.

Hoy hacemos una pausa para honrar y recordar a los valientes hombres y mujeres que dieron su vida por nuestro país. En conmemoración del Memorial Day, nuestras oficinas permanecerán cerradas.

05/21/2026

El mercado laboral del futuro no habla solo un idioma. 🌍💼 Al darles a tus hijos el regalo del bilingüismo, no solo les enseñas a comunicarse, les das una ventaja competitiva de por vida. En DIA, transformamos su curiosidad en un superpoder profesional.

The workforce of the future doesn't speak just one language. 🌍💼 By giving your child the gift of bilingualism, you’re not just teaching them how to communicate—you’re giving them a lifelong competitive edge. At DIA, we turn their curiosity into a professional superpower.

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1155 S Glendale Drive
Salt Lake City, UT
84104

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 4pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 4pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 4pm
Thursday 7:30am - 4pm
Friday 7:30am - 4pm