Students can join the MSL community from other MPS bilingual multicultural education programs.

High-quality teaching and a network of support services help students work toward true proficiency in a language spoken by more than 500 million people worldwide. MSL educators are not only specialists in their fields but also bilingual communicators and strong mentors.

Middle School  

• English is the language of instruction for English language arts in grades six, seven, and eight. 
• Spanish is the language of instruction for social studies in grades six and seven.  
• Spanish is the language of instruction for mathematics in grades six and seven. 
• Students take a culture and language course, taught in Spanish, in grades seven and eight.  

High School

Students continue their immersion education in accelerated and Advanced Placement courses like Spanish Language & Culture and Spanish Literature & Culture, an exploration of the Spanish-speaking world from Medieval times through the 21st century. 

By senior year, all students should aim to achieve at least the Advanced Low proficiency level as measured by the STAMP assessment, and to earn the Wisconsin Seal of Biliteracy. This includes fully engaging in immersion coursework, using Spanish beyond the classroom when possible, and embracing opportunities to deepen cultural understanding. 

Students can expand their communication skills and study cultures outside their target language in world language courses.