Mandarin Chinese

Welcome to the AISD Dual Language Mandarin Chinese Program

Our Mission

The mission of Austin ISD Multilingual Education is to promote academic excellence by addressing the linguistic, cognitive and affective needs of multilingual learners. 

Dual language helps students excel academically while becoming bilingual, biliterate, and bicultural. The program is committed to educating students in a multicultural learning environment and encouraging learners to celebrate diversity and become responsible citizens of the world. Dual-language students participate in a rigorous academic program that follows the AISD academic standards and curriculum. Austin ISD currently offers Dual Language programs in  Vietnamese, Mandarin, and Spanish.

Doss Elementary

Doss first-graders learning from Crystal Law during Chinese calendar time.

Joslin Elementary

Joslin kindergarten students sharing with Tutu Wang during circle time.

Reilly Elementary

Reilly pre-kindergarten students learning about attentive listening with Shengnan Wang.

In the Media:

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2016

2013-14