How to Apply
Updated February, 2024
Portland Public Schools offers Dual Language Immersion (DLI) programs in Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese, Russian and Japanese.
Interested in having your child participate in a Dual Language Immersion program? The Enrollment and Transfer Center manages the application process.
Dual Language Immersion (DLI) Enrollment Process FAQ (2024)
Chinese, English, Japanese, Russian, Spanish, Vietnamese
Important Information for DLI Families to Know
Lottery Cycle Dates
2026-2027 School Year Elementary School Lottery window:
- opens Wednesday February 18, 2026 at 8:00 a.m.
- closes Wednesday March 18, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. (Lottery only)