About Us

A Values-Based, Bilingual Education

The Dual Language Academy, which opened in 2018, is open to students preschool through 7th grade. We are unique in that our curriculum is designed to give students a strong biliteracy education.

Our school partners with Boston College’s Two-Way Immersion Network for Catholic Schools (TWIN-CS). TWIN-CS is a nationwide program that helps Catholic schools successfully implement dual-language immersion, ensuring students grow academically while becoming fluent in both English and Spanish. Schools in this network, including ours, benefit from research-backed teaching methods, experienced educators and a supportive community of principals, teachers, parents and leaders.

Our connection to TWIN-CS means your child receives a high-quality, faith-centered bilingual education, preparing them for future success in a diverse world. Beyond the benefits of another culture, our school offers a welcoming, inclusive and faith-centered community where students and families feel supported and connected.

How Bilingual Immersion Works

Who We Are

  • 295
    total students
  • 20
    total teaching staff
  • 88%
    Catholic
  • 6
    Countries represented by bilingual staff members
  • 74%
    of student body identifies as Hispanic

Curriculum Objectives

  • Global Citizens

    We are focused on helping students become bilingual and biliterate learners.

  • Academically Focused

    Our curriculum promotes academic achievement, giving students an advantage among their peers.

  • Forward Looking

    Designed to increase sociocultural competence and cross-cultural understanding.

  • Faith-Based

    Faith isn’t just a part of our curriculum, it is the reason for our existence and the foundation for everything we do and say.

We are focused on helping students become bilingual and biliterate learners.

Our curriculum promotes academic achievement, giving students an advantage among their peers.

Designed to increase sociocultural competence and cross-cultural understanding.

Faith isn’t just a part of our curriculum, it is the reason for our existence and the foundation for everything we do and say.

Parent and Community Volunteers

DLA parents continue to share their gifts and talents with our school in a big way. They volunteer to coach, work concessions, mow the lawn, move furniture, run errands, cook and create marketing pieces all because we believe in our school theme, “Somos Familia” / We Are Family! We are very blessed to have such an active Home and School Committee that supports the school with everything from fundraising to making food for Teacher Appreciation Week and special occasions. Home and School continues to offer experiences rather than treats for celebrations, and in the past, planned a Foam Party and Glow in the Dark Putt Putt! All families are required to volunteer for 20 parent participation hours per family, and our school’s families always give more.

Parent
Committees:

Home and School Association, Safety Committee, Wellness, Strategic Planning, Booster Club, and Parent Advisory Committee to the Omaha Catholic School Consortium.

Proud to be Part of the Omaha Catholic School Consortium

Consortium schools operate under a shared mission to nurture each student’s God-given potential by providing a well-rounded education that promotes the spiritual, intellectual, social and emotional growth of all students. This means we create classrooms full of energy and diversity, where students can learn and grow.

We are a community dedicated to equipping every student to grow in faith, knowledge and character. Guided by Catholic values, we work with families to create spaces where children can ask questions, serve others and feel a sense of belonging.

Six Schools. Sixteen Parishes. One Amazing Community.

Learn More About the Consortium

Academic Approach

Admissions Process