DC International School was created by the five DC public charter language immersion elementary schools that serve PK3-5.

Our unique member school model sustains a continuous language learning journey for our students in Chinese, French and Spanish. Our member schools also have philosophical and pedagogical frameworks in common that facilitate achievement and success:

  • All offer language immersion to their students in key world languages
  • All implement a curriculum framework that is based on inquiry and internationalism
  • All have a focus on sustainability and social justice
  • All are all high-performing charters with a history of successful fiscal and educational practices

DCI prioritizes member school applicants in the My School DC lottery in their same language track for 6th grade. To learn more and apply to DCI click here.