FOREIGN LANGUAGE IMMERSION AND CULTURAL STUDIES

Foreign Language Immersion and Cultural Studies is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Detroit Public Schools Community District school district, located in DETROIT, MI with about 681 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 36 teachers, Foreign Language Immersion and Cultural Studies has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

**Foreign Language Immersion and Cultural Studies (FLICS)**, located on West Outer Drive in Detroit, is a specialized magnet school within the Detroit Public Schools Community District that focuses on academic excellence through a global lens. The school is distinct for its immersion curriculum, which aims to provide students with high levels of proficiency in a second language—typically Spanish or French—by integrating that language into core subject instruction. By blending rigorous academic standards with linguistic development, the school prepares students to navigate an increasingly interconnected world.

Beyond its language programs, FLICS places a heavy emphasis on cultural competence and international awareness. The school environment is designed to foster an appreciation for diverse traditions, histories, and perspectives, encouraging students to become well-rounded global citizens. Because it is a magnet program, FLICS draws families from across the district who are seeking an enriched educational experience that balances traditional foundational skills with the unique advantages of bilingualism and cultural literacy.

For more information, contact Foreign Language Immersion and Cultural Studies at (313) 651-2400 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.