Oyster-Adams Bilingual School

Oyster Adams Bilingual School, located in the Woodley Park neighborhood of Northwest Washington, D.C., is a premier dual-language immersion school serving students from Pre-K through 8th grade. As part of the District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) system, the school is uniquely structured to foster academic excellence through a "two-way" immersion model. In this environment, native English speakers and native Spanish speakers learn side-by-side, with instruction delivered in both languages to ensure that all students achieve high levels of literacy and proficiency in both English and Spanish by the time they graduate.

Beyond its rigorous academic focus, Oyster Adams is known for its strong sense of community and commitment to cultural integration. The school’s curriculum emphasizes critical thinking and global awareness, aiming to prepare students to navigate a diverse, multilingual world. By integrating language learning with a standard core curriculum, the school provides a distinctive educational experience that prioritizes cognitive development and social-emotional growth, consistently ranking as a highly sought-after institution for families across the District.