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United States, Chicago
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English and Spanish are taught. Spanish Language Acquisition is a dedicated program that emphasises learning Spanish and follows IB and National Standards. Spanish is offered as a World Language within the IB framework (MYP World Language: Spanish). The curriculum supports biliteracy and bilingualism through these language programs.
The school provides bilingual education in English and Spanish for gifted bilingual students. An accelerated and enriched academic curriculum promotes biliteracy, bicultural identity, and critical thinking. Students receive instruction in both English and Spanish that goes beyond foundational language development to deepen academic inquiry and real-world problem-solving. Pulaski International School of Chicago is home to one of the city's three Regional Gifted Center for English Language Learners (RGC-ELs).
Pulaski International School of Chicago is a public International Baccalaureate World School within Chicago Public Schools, serving students ages 4 to 14. It offers the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) and IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) with English as the language of instruction. The curriculum includes Math, Performing Arts, Physical and Health Education, MYP Design, and Spanish Language Acquisition, delivered through project-based instruction, differentiated teaching, with biliteracy and cross-cultural understanding. Language teachers provide weekly updates to families. A distinctive feature is the Regional Gifted Center for English Language Learners, with Spanish as the primary language and English language support, delivering accelerated reading and math while aligning with the IB framework for all students. The Biliteracy Seal is supported through an associated exam. The arts program covers Art, Music, and Design, and field trips extend learning across disciplines. The school emphasizes social-emotional learning within a bilingual, cross-cultural environment.
