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DIS centers on student wellbeing and social-emotional learning through its core values. The core values are Empathy, Integrity, Resilience, Respect, and Responsibility. Character education helps students understand, care about, and act on these values. A dedicated school counselor supports wellbeing and uses the CharacterStrong curriculum to reinforce core value education. The See Something, Say Something program allows anonymous reporting of bullying or other inappropriate behavior, with rapid review and response. The community follows the DIS Anti-Bullying Policy to guide safeguarding and behavior expectations.
DIS provides a truly global educational experience with language immersion across five languages to foster multilingual proficiency. In the primary grades, students engage equally in French and English, with the option to introduce a third language from age four. As students move to Middle School and High School, they can follow either the French pathway or the International English pathway, with additional languages available to enrich linguistic development. Beyond the classroom, authentic immersion opportunities include daily interactions, international study trips, and the Global Exchange program. Language study at DIS is designed to support cultural understanding, openness, and global perspectives.
DIS provides mental wellbeing support through dedicated school counselors at each campus who promote wellbeing and student success. Counselors use the CharacterStrong program to reinforce core values and social-emotional learning. The DIS Core Values emphasize empathy, integrity, resilience, respect, and responsibility to guide behavior and wellbeing. The See Something, Say Something program allows anonymous reporting of bullying or other inappropriate behavior, with rapid review and response. The DIS Anti-Bullying Policy provides safeguarding guidance for the community. Counselors, including Kymberly Brinkley, School Counselor for 5th–12th grade, provide confidential support and strategies to develop emotional intelligence.
DIS safeguards students through See Something, Say Something anonymous reporting for bullying or other concerns, which is reviewed promptly and acted on as needed. The anonymous reporting form does not capture email addresses to protect confidentiality. The DIS Anti-Bullying Policy provides detailed safeguarding guidance for the community. Students are encouraged to report issues to a trusted adult. Staff and counselors are available to support students and ensure a safe learning environment.
Dallas International School (DIS) is a private school in Dallas serving ages 2 to 18 across campuses. The school blends the French national curriculum with U.S. education practices through a bilingual program, offering the French Program recognized by the French Ministry of Education through 12th grade, and an English-language International Program from grade 5 to 12 that culminates in the International Baccalaureate Diploma, including a Bilingual IB Diploma. DIS has been an IB World School since 2007, and it provides both the French Baccalaureate pathway and the IB Diploma pathway in high school. The Primary Campus includes a library, STEM Lab. The Secondary Campus features a library, art room, and dance studio. The school emphasizes language study (French, English, and third languages such as Spanish and Mandarin), athletics and arts programs. DIS is located across from UT Dallas, with a shuttle service between campuses and meals provided by SAGE Dining Services.
