About Bilingual Education in FloridaOverviewThere are more than 100 bilingual education programs across the state of Florida, including public and charter schools. This includes 12 of Florida's 67 school districts. Visit Bilingual Education in Florida to find district, school and program information about active bilingual programs statewide. Florida offers a Seal of Biliteracy on the diplomas of bilingual students who demonstrate proficiency in two languages in high school. |
 | Bilingual EducationResearch show that students attain high levels of academic achievement when two or more languages are used for instruction. Bilingual education aims for equitable education by supporting ongoing development of students' first language and literacy. Highly skilled educators, including teachers, leaders, coaches, and paraprofessionals, collaborate to support high levels of bilingualism and biliteracy for students across the state of Florida. |
The First Dual Language Two Way Immersion School in the United StatesFlorida is home to the first dual language, two-way immersion bilingual education program in the US. Coral Way Elementary opened its doors on September 3, 1963, providing academic instruction in Spanish and English to Spanish-dominant and English-dominant students. Coral Way, now a K-8 center, has consistently been an "A" rated school. Students leave Coral Way fully bilingual and biliterate. |
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