Dallas International School is a premier private school and the only international school in the Dallas-Ft. Worth metroplex. By offering a unique bilingual education for students from preschool through high school in English and French, we teach a solid foundation of skills that covers all the fundamentals offered by other prestigious private schools, while giving our students the advantage of acquiring a second and third languages throughout their school career.
Our rigorous academic program successfully integrates the renowned French national curriculum, the best practices of American education, and the unique advanced bilingual diploma program of the International Baccalaureate. Dallas International School's multicultural environment and active community of students, teachers, staff and parents creates more than an education – it enables students to develop critical thinking skills, creativity and a flexibility of mind that will benefit them for life. At DIS, we strive to create global citizens by helping students learn in multiple languages, beginning with French immersion instruction at age two. Students are held to international education standards and learn how to think critically throughout their time here.
The cultural exposure afforded to learners at DIS is unparalleled. Whether studying French architecture on a class trip to Paris, speaking Spanish to a teammate on the soccer field or penning letters in Mandarin to students at one of our many sister schools around the globe, those who attend DIS will gain a rich understanding of countless cultures and societies. DIS students become the most competitive graduates for college placement in top-tier universities in the world. Our students benefit from a unique multicultural and multilingual curriculum. This constantly developing program cultivates the skills and knowledge that distinguishes our students from the competition.
The world today is more interconnected, interdependent and intercultural than ever. Dallas International School prepares its students to become global citizens who are able to engage in world challenges, and lead successful and fulfilling lives.
By offering the highest standard of educational excellence through the French and International Baccalaureate programs, Dallas International School students graduate with confidence and knowledge gained from a highly rigorous, multilingual education that can lead to careers around the world – and to a more culturally enriched life. Dallas International School educates students of all backgrounds to contribute to a dynamic world with its internationally renowned curriculum, multiple language instruction and exposure to diverse cultural views.
Academic performance is very important. It can open the door to opportunity and pave the way for future success, both in higher education and professionally; however, we believe a values-based, international education is of equal importance. An international, multilingual education emphasizing critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, cross-cultural communication and an appreciation of differences is essential in the world we live in today.
Our values-driven international education is expressed through core principles and values which are woven into every academic and extracurricular activity at DIS. From our core principles, we live and breathe five core values. They embody our mission statement, and are the base of our character education program.
Character education teaches the habits of thought and deed that help people live and work together as families, friends, neighbors, communities and nations. Character education is a learning process that enables students in a school community to understand, care about and act on core ethical values.
Our world has become global. As your children grow, they will not only be citizens of their own country, but of the world. As global citizens they will need new skills. They will face daily challenges that previous generation may not have experienced. The ability to understand, communicate and work among other cultures is becoming more important every day.
Dallas International School focuses on the students’ ability to learn academically, physically, and emotionally by promoting an environment that is classical in education, disciplined in work, respectful of institution, physical in activity, and innovative in spirit.
We believe in creating a learning environment where students are challenged to excel with academic purpose. Education in the early formative years must be familial, encouraging, and small in classroom size. As students progress, confidence in their language, math, and science skills builds until they become aware that imparted knowledge has purpose in an innovative world. Although testing is classical and rigorous, the governing pedagogical board maintains a unique flexibility to adapt additional coursework to the marketplace and the demands of universities.
We believe students must be prepared for all domestic and international higher educational institutions and have a mastery of critical thinking and problem solving in order to live and compete in our dynamic world. We offer world-renowned, accredited high school degree programs including the International Baccalaureate and the prestigious French Baccalaureate. Students are immersion-taught in French and English with at least one additional language such as Spanish, Chinese or German.
Upper School Campus
Address: 17811 Waterview Pkw, TX
Postal Code: 75252
Phone: +1 469 2500001
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My child has thrived at Dallas International School. The quality of education is exceptional, and the teachers are incredibly helpful and supportive. My child has made significant progress in their studies, and I couldn't be happier with their experience at the school.
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