SLLIS students receive a world-class, global, dual language immersion education in French, Spanish, or Chinese - for free.
Why Us
Student growth
SLLIS outperforms 9 out of 10 schools in reading growth and 8 out of 10 schools in math growth as measured by national Star assessments.
Diverse by Nature
Our staff come from 13 home countries across five continents, and 66% of the staff identify as a race other than white.
Top talent
SLLIS is in the top 2% for starting salary in Missouri.
Our Approach
SLLIS Dual Language
Select French, Spanish, or Chinese when you enroll. Most of our students don’t know any target language when they arrive in kindergarten!
Our dual language model is 50% target language and 50% English and places an emphasis on collaboration, rigor, and writing.
SLLIS Dual Language
Select French, Spanish, or Chinese when you enroll. Most of our students don’t know any target language when they arrive in kindergarten!
Our dual language model is 50% target language and 50% English and places an emphasis on collaboration, rigor, and writing.
I am open-minded and strive to teach from a culturally diverse perspective. I enjoy learning about different cultures and traditions. Outside of English, I also speak Creole, French, and Spanish.
- Christel St Firmin, Kindergarten
I have had the chance to teach French and English to all age groups and levels in Mexico, as well as Spanish for foreigners. In addition, I have also been a teacher trainer and a speaking examiner for Cambridge University in Mexico for the last 7 years.
- Jonas Vilaire, 1st Grade
I am Mouhamadou Deme, from Senegal, West Africa. I'm a bilingual Teacher. I am a happy and ambitious person, and I’m passionate about teaching and community service.
- Mouhamadou Deme, 2nd Grade
At a very young age, I discovered a passion in teaching and in advocating for children. I joined the SLLIS family in 2013 and decided to dedicate myself to contributing to the success of its mission and purpose.
- Ndeye Coumba Gueye, 3rd & 4th Grade
Born and raised in Dakar-Senegal, I served as an elementary teacher from 2010 to 2015 at Coumba Ak Samba Ndar private school in Saint Louis of Senegal, helping students develop self esteem and life lessons by fostering healthy conflict resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
