Two-Way Dual Language Magnet Program

Two-Way Dual Language Magnet Program

Congratulations Tildenville Two Way Dual Language Magnet Program for being a 2024 Magnet School of America School of Distinction!

MSA School of Distinction 2024

Tildenville is entering its 20th year running a successful Dual Language Program. 


Two-Way Dual Language Program model integrates language minority and language majority students in the same classroom with the goal of academic excellence and bilingual proficiency for both student groups. Students of both language groups are combined for all content instruction in an environment which promotes language and social equality while supporting full bilingual proficiency for both native and non-native speakers of English. Our Two-Way Dual Language Program strives to cultivate understanding and appreciation of other cultures, inspire self-esteem, and strengthen positive attitudes among students, their families, and the community. Careful attention is paid to the development of bilingualism, biliteracy, and academic attainment for all participants. Students are expected to achieve academically at or above grade level in all content areas in both languages.

Participating students enter the program in kindergarten and there is limited consideration for other grades with language assessment.

Please note that bus transportation is not provided for this program.

Specific Eligibility Requirements
: Applicant's schedule must be able to accommodate magnet classes.

Application Process
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Two Way Dual Language Enrollment begins November 1, 2023, and will remain open until February 15, 2024. Depending on the availability of seats, summer enrollment may occur until we reach capacity. Please go to schoolchoice.ocps.net to find further enrollment information. All incoming elementary students and current Pre-K students at Tildenville who are interested must apply. This includes all students who are zoned for Tildenville.

24-25 Magnet School Application

Fifth-grade students continuing the Two-Way Dual Language program or who wish to enroll in the World Academy at Lakeview Middle School must also apply! There will be parent informational meetings held at Lakeview to learn about the Two-Way Dual Language program during the school year. We will keep all 5th graders up to date on these meetings, flyers will go home as the meetings come up.

New Parent Orientation Power Point for the 2024-2025 School year:  TWDL Orientation 2024.pdf
If you have more questions, check out our TWDL Family Handbook

If you would like to see our school and learn more about our program, watch our school video! Another great way to see our school is by attending a school tour! Tour sign up information can be found on our homepage. (Update: All tours are at capacity for the rest of the school year. Please check back in September to sign up for a school tour).

REGISTRATION PACKET LINK: ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS NEEDED FOR REGISTRATION HTTPS://WWW.OCPS.NET/DEPARTMENTS/STUDENT_ENROLLMENT/REGISTRATION_PACKETS

For more information about the program please contact the Magnet Coordinator, Julie Hager at [email protected]

If you have questions regarding registration please email Mrs. Forrester at [email protected]