About the School
St. Louis Language Immersion School (SLLIS) is a free public charter school located in St. Louis, Missouri, established in 2009. It offers a dual-language immersion education in French, Spanish, or Chinese for students from Pre-K through 8th grade. SLLIS is the only nonprofit public charter school in the region providing this type of bilingual education and has been recognized as the 2024 Best Public Charter Elementary School in Missouri. The school serves approximately 419??20 students with a student-teacher ratio of 10:1. Families can choose from three language tracks, and the curriculum is based on the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years and Middle Years Programmes. SLLIS also provides wrap-around services, including after-school care, and is committed to accessibility with a wheelchair-accessible facility. The school plays a vital role in the St. Louis community, offering a culturally responsive education that prepares students for success in a global economy.