Overview
Two types of bilingual programs are available in NYC public schools:
- Transitional Bilingual Education (TBE)
- Dual Language (DL)
These programs strengthen students’ home language development and content knowledge while they build their social and academic English skills.
We also provide English as a New Language (ENL) programs that use strategies for English language development with home language support. This helps students develop language and content knowledge in English.
Bilingual Programs List
To access a complete list of bilingual programs in NYC, view the Bilingual Program List on Open Data. You can then filter the file by:
- Borough
- District
- School
- Type of Program
- Language
The bilingual programs on this list are from the 2021-2022 school year. For placement and seat availability, please contact the school.
Placements in a bilingual special education (BSE) program in districts 1-32 are prioritized for students who have this recommendation on their Individualized Education Program (IEP).
Contact BSEprograms@schools.nyc.gov with BSE Program placement requests.