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.
After working as a research assistant for 1 year, I found my passion in Education and decided to change my career. In 2019, I got my Master's Degree in Elementary Education from Washington University in Saint Louis. This is my third year at SLLIS!
- Tingting Zhang, Kindergarten
I received my master's degree in World Language Education from the University of Georgia. I am a native Chinese speaker. I love my job working as a teacher and have a big heart. It takes a big heart to help shape little minds!
- Li Yang, 1st Grade
I am a passionate, creative and committed teacher with a focus to create a supportive, bilingual, multicultural and STEM-rich learning environment for all students that fosters child development and 21st century learners.
- Nannan Huang, 2nd Grade
I hope to create an environment where students not only survive but thrive. Joy is central to my teaching philosophy. In spare time, I enjoy traveling and hiking.
- Zihan Wu, 3rd Grade
My most recent 8 years have been at SLLIS, where I have been dedicated to helping the children of the St. Louis community. I am intently focused on providing a meaningful and diverse educational experience for her students.
- Tzu-Shan Winkler, 4th Grade
I enjoy building a strong classroom culture with my students and having everyone feel included. I speak 5 languages (Chinese, Mongolian, Korean, Russian and English) so far and I would love to master and conquer more.
- Fan Yang, 5th Grade
Thank you to our SLLIS Community Partners! Merci! ¡Gracias! Xièxiè nǐ! 谢谢你
