The lottery application period for Glendale Unified School District’s (GUSD) 2026-27 dual language immersion (DLI) and magnet programs remain open through Jan. 31, 2026. The random lottery selection will take place on Feb. 11, 2026. 

The dual immersion program is offered in seven languages beginning in kindergarten (and TK in Spanish at Muir Elementary School) and continuing through high school. The programs provide students the opportunity to learn in two languages, starting from an early age with the goal of developing high levels of language proficiency and literacy in both English and the target language. GUSD’s magnet programs offer students unique, theme-based educational experiences in academically rich and culturally diverse environments at four elementary schools, one middle school and one high school. 

GUSD offers DLI programs in Armenian, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean and Spanish at nine elementary school sites. 

GUSD middle schools have pathways to continue the DLI program with an advanced language arts course in the target language designed for DLI students. The Spanish DLI programs at Roosevelt STEAM Academy and Eleanor J. Toll Middle School also offer a second core-content subject in history/social studies. 

GUSD’s magnet programs are offered at four elementary schools, one middle school and one high school. The magnet programs currently offered by Glendale Unified include: 

• Computer science immersion program at Cerritos Elementary
• Advanced technology at Edison Elementary
• Dual language immersion at Franklin Elementary School
• Visual and performing arts at Keppel Elementary
• Science, technology, arts and math focus at Roosevelt STEAM Academy Middle School
• Science and technology at Anderson W. Clark Magnet High School (please note the application window for Clark opens on Jan. 1, 2026)

Applications for the GUSD DLI and magnet programs can be submitted at https://gusd.net/apply. Those who are interested in taking a virtual or in-person tour of the DLI and magnet schools can sign up at https://gusd.net/tours. 

For more information about GUSD’s DLI and Magnet programs, including FAQ’s, please visit https://www.gusd.net/DLI and https://www.gusd.net/magnet.