Dallas International School

The school emphasizes the importance of exposure to diverse cultures, ideas, and perspectives to strengthen emotional intelligence and academic excellence. It is guided by core values of empathy, integrity, resilience, respect, and responsibility. The educational approach fosters critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration, preparing students to navigate the world as global citizens.

The academic program spans from age 2 through 12th grade, offering a bilingual path that integrates the French national curriculum and the International Baccalaureate (IB) program. Students in grades 5 and higher may choose between the French program track, leading to the French Baccalaureate, or the International program track, which leads to IB Diploma or Career-related program options. The school is an authorized IB World School and a candidate for the IB Middle Years Program. Additionally, the school offers an Aviation Program and a Language Institute for the wider community.

The school reports a 100% college matriculation rate for its graduates. Approximately 75% of students are proficient in at least three languages, and 50% hold citizenship in more than one country. Graduates earn the DIS High School Diploma alongside options for the French Baccalaureate and various International Baccalaureate (IB) credentials.

The school provides a tutoring program designed to offer individualized academic support to help students reach their full potential. Additionally, the school offers language immersion classes for students in grades 1-3 who require additional language support.

The admissions process begins with an inquiry form, followed by a campus visit and tour. The main admissions cycle runs from early October through the end of January, with applications managed through the Ravenna platform. The school offers bilingual educational options from Early Childhood through graduation, with specific entry points and language fluency requirements assessed for each grade level.

The school operates on an academic calendar that includes one-week breaks for mini-camps. The 2026-2027 academic calendar is available for review, and families can access specific dates through the school's online portal.

The school operates two campuses in Dallas: the Primary Campus (Early Childhood through 4th grade) and the Secondary Campus (5th through 12th grade). The Primary Campus features playgrounds, an enclosed courtyard, a library, a Physical Education Center, a STEM lab, a music room, and a mobility center. The Secondary Campus, located near the University of Texas at Dallas, includes a renovated STEM lab, an expansive library, an art room, a music room, a black-box theatre, a dance studio, and a multi-purpose room that serves as an auditorium and cafeteria. Outdoor facilities at the Secondary Campus include a playground, a full basketball court, a grass track, and a soccer field.

Students participate in a robust student-led club program, international language immersion trips, and career observation weeks. The school also offers an Afterschool Activities Program where students can learn instruments, join theatre programs, or engage in other skills-based activities. Additionally, the Athletics Department provides interscholastic opportunities in sports such as soccer, volleyball, cross country, basketball, swimming, tennis, track and field, and golf.