Dual Immersion Academy

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

dual immersion schools includes data on higher performance in all academic subject areas and increased ability to acquire additional languages. At DIA, where diversity is the standard, we believe our differences are assets. The Academy will provide children with successful learning experiences, increasing positive self-image. Students learn to study and work cooperatively within flexible groups, learning from one another as well as their instructors. In these groupings they learn interdependence, individual accountability, shared responsibility and social leadership skills. DIA’s graduates will have a profound and immensely influential impact upon Utah’s social, economic and cultural life. Dual Immersion Academy provides a dual language educational opportunity for families in our community. The goal of Dual Immersion Programs such as what we have at DIA is to promote native like bilingualism and bi literacy, achieve grade level academic achievement or higher, and encourage positive cross-cultural attitudes and behaviors in all students. Through a lottery system we work to achieve the ideal Dual Immersion classroom which is made up of 50% native Spanish speakers and 50% English speakers. The native English speakers and native Spanish speakers are integrated throughout the school day receiving content instruction and literacy instruction in both languages. Therefore, both groups of students have an opportunity to be peer role models. According to research, the benefits of the Immersion Bilingual Program are educational, cognitive, socio-cultural, and economic (Calderon & Carreon, 2000; Cloud et al., 2000).

• Educational: Students acquire high levels of proficiency in both their first and second language while developing high-level academic skills.
• Cognitive: Bilingual students are able to problem solve more creatively. Their knowledge of the structural properties of the language allows them to decode academic language more efficiently.
• Socio-cultural: Bilingual people are able to understand and communicate with members of other cultural groups. They are also able to respect the values and customs of the speakers of other languages.
• Economic: There are jobs that call for bilingual or multilingual proficiency. Bilingual students’ knowledge of another world language is a valuable resource that can contribute to the nation’s economic relations with other countries. For more information, please visit our website.

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.

05/20/2026

Un día típico en DIA es un día de crecimiento constante. 📚🍎 Desde el primer saludo en la mañana hasta la hora del juego, cada momento es una oportunidad para aprender y convivir en un ambiente seguro y riguroso. ¡Ven a conocernos!

A typical day at DIA is a day of constant growth. 📚🍎 From the morning greeting to recess, every moment is a chance to learn and connect in a safe, rigorous environment. Come visit our campus!

🎓 Now Enrolling | Inscripciones abiertas
📍 1155 S. Glendale Dr, Salt Lake City, UT 84104

Give your child the advantage of a future without limits. 💚

05/19/2026

🎨 En nuestros programas extracurriculares, los estudiantes exploran su creatividad. ¿Qué habilidades está desarrollando hoy tu hijo fuera del salón de clases?

More than just books and tests: creativity in action! 🎨 In our Extra-Curricular Activities, students explore their creative side. What skills is your child developing outside the classroom today?

05/18/2026

Don't let myths hold your child back. Bilingualism is a gift that lasts a lifetime. 🧠✨

🎓 Now Enrolling
📍 1155 S. Glendale Dr, Salt Lake City, UT 84104

Mito: "El bilingüismo causa retraso en el lenguaje." ❌
Realidad: ¡Los cerebros bilingües son altamente adaptables y mejores resolviendo problemas! ✅
No dejes que los mitos detengan a tu hijo. El bilingüismo es un regalo para toda la vida. 🧠✨

🎓 Inscripciones abiertas
📍 1155 S. Glendale Dr, Salt Lake City, UT 84104

05/15/2026

¡Unidad y fortaleza! 🌎✨ Nuestra comunidad es un mosaico de historias, culturas e idiomas. En Dual Immersion Academy, entendemos que la diversidad no solo nos enriquece, sino que nos hace más fuertes—tanto académica como humanamente. El bilingüismo es el puente que nos permite conectar mundos y aprender los unos de los otros cada día. 🤝❤️

Our community is a mosaic of stories, cultures, and languages. At Dual Immersion Academy, we understand that diversity doesn’t just enrich us—it makes us stronger, both academically and personally. Bilingualism is the bridge that allows us to connect worlds and learn from one another every single day. 🤝❤️

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Salt Lake City

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Telephone

+18019721425

Website

http://diacharter.org/

Address

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