FAQs

Why an International School?

Benefits of a multilingual education include:

  • Exposure to diverse cultures, ideas, and perspectives.
  • Connection with individuals from various cultural backgrounds, fostering empathy and enhancing emotional intelligence.
  • Strengthening of academic and cognitive abilities, such as increased creativity, flexibility, and improved literacy skills.
  • An increased willingness to learn by taking risks.
  • Improvement in memory, including better retention and recall of information.
  • Enhanced opportunities to attend universities in the United States and abroad.
  • Expanded career opportunities beyond university.

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Do children need French Language ability to apply?

Applicants do not need to have any prior exposure to French in order to apply to EC2, EC3, EC4, Kindergarten/GS. For first - third grade, children with no French language experience may join our French Language Immersion Program. Children in grades 5-12 may join our International Program taught in english.

 

What are the age cut-off dates for EC and Kindergarten?

Early Childhood grades include TPS/EC2 (must be 2 years old by September 1 of entry year), PS/EC3 (must be 3 years old by December 31 of entry year), MS/EC4 (must be 4 years old by December 31 of entry year) and GS/Kindergarten must be 5 years old by December 31 of entry year). The school follows a calendar year birthday cut-off as in France (December 31st); however, Early Childhood applicants, with the exception of TPS/EC2, have the option of applying and using the Texas birthday cut-off (September 1st).

 

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Does my child need to be potty trained?

TPS/EC2 students do not need to be potty-trained. PS/EC3 children must be fully potty-trained in order to start school in August. Applicants will be evaluated prior to being offered enrollment.

 

What are the school hours?

School hours for EC2 and EC3 are 9 am to 3 pm (8:45-3 pm for EC4 and 8:30-3:30 pm for Kindergarten). Before care is offered from 7:30 am until class time, free of charge. After care, along with after school activities, is offered from 3 pm to 6 pm.

School hours for grades 1 through 4 are 8:30 am to 3:30 pm. Before care is offered from 7:30 am until class time, free of charge. After care, along with after school activities, is offered from 3:30 pm to 6 pm.

Grade 5-8, school hours are 8:15 am to 3:25 pm. Students can be dropped off starting at 7:30 am, free of charge. After school studying and activities are offered from 3:30 pm to 6 pm. High school classes may end as late as 5:30.

 

Can high school students drive themselves to school?

Yes, there are dedicated parking spots for high school students that are licensed drivers at our Waterview campus. Please contact dean@dallasinternationalschool.org for more information and parking permit.