Dual Language Program
Dual Language Program Description
Culver City Unified School District is proud to offer TK-12 Dual Language Programs for both Spanish and Japanese. These programs offer a unique opportunity of learning for our community. Dual Language Programs place English-speaking and target language-speaking students together in a classroom where both languages and cultures are valued and used for instruction throughout the day.
El Marino Language School offers:
- Japanese in grades TK through Grade 5
- Spanish in grades TK through Grade 5
La Ballona Elementary School offers:
- Spanish in grades TK through Grade 5.
Application Window for the 2025-2026 School Year:
- 2/10/25 - 3/17/25 (TK & Kindergarten only)
- 4/15/25 - 5/15/25 (Grades 1-5 only)
Click HERE to watch the Dual Language Program video.
CCUSD Resident
Available to families who live within CCUSD boundaries who wish to attend one of CCUSD’s Dual Language Programs: El Marino - Japanese, El Marino - Spanish, or La Ballona - Spanish.
CCUSD Residents TK & Kindergarten - Click HERE for Steps and Application
CCUSD Residents Grades 1-5 - Click HERE for Steps and Application
Non-CCUSD Resident
Available to families who live outside of the CCUSD boundaries who wish to attend one of CCUSD’s Dual Language Programs: EL Marino- Japanese, El Marino- Spanish, or La Ballona- Spanish.
Non-CCUSD Resident TK & Kindergarten - Click HERE for Steps and Application
Non-CCUSD Resident Grades 1-5 - Click HERE for Steps and Application