Dallas International School

Dallas, Texas, United States. The Primary Campus (Lower School) is at 6039 Churchill Way, Dallas, TX 75230. The Secondary Campus (Upper School) is at 17811 Waterview Pkwy, Dallas, TX 75252. A shuttle service operates between campuses.

Early Childhood; Elementary School (First Grade – 5th Grade); Middle School; High School.

Private international school

Over 30 nationalities represented; 50% of DIS students are citizens of more than one country.

France

Waterview Campus is open to students from 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Class start time is 8:15 a.m. Afternoon carpool begins at 3:25 p.m. and ends at 5:00 p.m. Lunch is provided by Sage Dining Services.

A shuttle service operates between campuses; buses or vans may be used for school-sponsored events on occasion.

DIS teaches in English and French through a bilingual program that blends the French national curriculum with American education practices and the International Baccalaureate program. The French Program is recognized by the French Ministry of Education through 12th grade. The English-based International Program runs from grade 5 through 12, culminating in the International Baccalaureate Diploma, with options including the Bilingual IB Diploma and Advanced Bilingual IB Diploma. The school has been an IB World School since 2007 and offers both the French Baccalaureate pathway and the IB Diploma pathway in high school.

In recent years, 100% of DIS students have passed the French Baccalaureate exam.

DIS graduates have a 100% college matriculation rate, enrolling at top US and international universities, including Cornell University, George Washington University, Johns Hopkins University, UT Austin, Purdue University, Rochester Institute of Technology, San Diego State University, Southern Methodist University, Stevens Institute of Technology, Texas A&M University, Texas Tech University, University of North Texas, University of Texas at Austin, McGill University, Concordia University, ESCP Business School, IESEG School of Management, ISART Digital, University of York, and dual-degree pathways with Sciences Po Paris and UC Berkeley.

DIS centers on student wellbeing and social-emotional learning through its core values. The core values are Empathy, Integrity, Resilience, Respect, and Responsibility. Character education helps students understand, care about, and act on these values. A dedicated school counselor supports wellbeing and uses the CharacterStrong curriculum to reinforce core value education. The See Something, Say Something program allows anonymous reporting of bullying or other inappropriate behavior, with rapid review and response. The community follows the DIS Anti-Bullying Policy to guide safeguarding and behavior expectations.

DIS provides a truly global educational experience with language immersion across five languages to foster multilingual proficiency. In the primary grades, students engage equally in French and English, with the option to introduce a third language from age four. As students move to Middle School and High School, they can follow either the French pathway or the International English pathway, with additional languages available to enrich linguistic development. Beyond the classroom, authentic immersion opportunities include daily interactions, international study trips, and the Global Exchange program. Language study at DIS is designed to support cultural understanding, openness, and global perspectives.

DIS provides mental wellbeing support through dedicated school counselors at each campus who promote wellbeing and student success. Counselors use the CharacterStrong program to reinforce core values and social-emotional learning. The DIS Core Values emphasize empathy, integrity, resilience, respect, and responsibility to guide behavior and wellbeing. The See Something, Say Something program allows anonymous reporting of bullying or other inappropriate behavior, with rapid review and response. The DIS Anti-Bullying Policy provides safeguarding guidance for the community. Counselors, including Kymberly Brinkley, School Counselor for 5th–12th grade, provide confidential support and strategies to develop emotional intelligence.

DIS safeguards students through See Something, Say Something anonymous reporting for bullying or other concerns, which is reviewed promptly and acted on as needed. The anonymous reporting form does not capture email addresses to protect confidentiality. The DIS Anti-Bullying Policy provides detailed safeguarding guidance for the community. Students are encouraged to report issues to a trusted adult. Staff and counselors are available to support students and ensure a safe learning environment.

01 Start Your Journey. The admissions team invites you to learn about Dallas International School and its educational opportunities for your child. You can reach out by email to learn more about the admissions process, or make an inquiry via Ravenna to initiate the conversation. An inquiry via Ravenna helps us gather information about your family and student and begin the admissions process. A Ravenna account is used to start the application workflow.

02 Register with DIS. Submit an inquiry form so that we may learn more about you and your student. We aim to make admissions easier and to get to know you, so fill out the inquiry form to determine if Dallas International School is the right fit for your family. You will use Ravenna to engage with the application process.

03 Schedule Your Visit. The school offers several open houses throughout the fall at each campus. You can schedule a visit or private tour by contacting the admissions team.

04 Submit Your Application. The main admissions cycle runs from the beginning of October through the end of January. To apply, the first step is to register with Ravenna, and you will need to create an account first. Dallas International School provides a bilingual and multicampus program with tracks that include the French Baccalaureate, the IB Diploma, and an accredited US high school diploma.

Financial Aid. An annual financial-aid process begins in early Spring and applies to the tuition for the following school year. Financial aid is available to returning and new students. The complete process requires registering with an external evaluator, Blackbaud Financial Aid Management (BBFAM), in conjunction with Blackbaud Tuition Management (BBTM).

DIS provides on average about $5,000 in financial aid per qualifying student per year. The application requires documents such as a copy of the family's previous tax return, and the deadline for completing all steps and submitting documents is April 30.

Amber Shaikh can be contacted by email for questions regarding financial aid or to receive the step-by-step instructions for the application. The financial-aid decision is communicated after enrollment for the year for which the aid is applied.

French nationals studying at DIS have the opportunity to apply annually for need-based scholarships (bourse scolaire) directly from the French government. Information about the bourse scolaire is available through the French Consulate, and Karine Afopa can provide information by email.