2025-2026 School Profile - Dallas International School (DIS)

Sep 15, 2026

2025-2026 Dallas International School (DIS) school profile outlines the mission to cultivate multilingual global citizens through deep academic study and appreciation of world cultures. The document summarizes DIS history and accreditation, student language diversity, and an early-to-middle program grounded in the French national curriculum and Texas standards. It details high school pathways via the French Baccalauréat and the International Baccalaureate Diploma, including grading systems, exam requirements, and graduation criteria, plus key achievements and core values.

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CategoryResearch & Report

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Reading Time10 min

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Mission Statement

About DIS

High School Overview

French Baccalauréat Diploma

International Baccalaureate Diploma

Accreditations and Authorizations

DIS Baccalaureate Results

French Baccalaureate Results (2021-2025)

International Baccalaureate Results (2021-2025)

DIS Core Values

Equivalency Table for DIS High School Grades

2025-2026 School Profile Globally inspired. Distinctly different. Mission Statement Our mission as a community is to inspire students to become multilingual global citizens who pursue a lifelong journey of discovery and action where the quest for deep academic knowledge and an appreciation of world cultures contribute to the advancement of humanity. About DIS Dallas International School (DIS) was founded in 1991. DIS is one of four schools in Texas—and the only school in Dallas-Fort Worth—to hold both regional and international accreditations (i.e. , Independent Schools Association of the Southwest and French Ministry of National Education) . There are over 50 nationalities among the student body at DIS. The vast majority of our students are at least bilingual and nearly 75% of students speak three or four languages. Students in Early Childhood through Middle School follow a rigorous academic program based on the French national curriculum and the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills. Total enrollment is approximately 700 students. High School Overview DIS High School students enroll either in the International Program, leading to the award of the International Baccalaureate Diploma or the French Program, leading to the award of the French Baccalauréat Diploma. Students in both programs must meet all graduation requirements established by the school to earn the accredited DIS High School Diploma. As an international school, DIS does not rank its students. DIS follows a semester system and GPAs are unweighted. All core courses are taught at honors level and graduates exceed all credit requirements for the State of Texas Distinguished Achievement Program (DAP) . In the French Program, all 9th grade students sit for the Diplôme National du Brevet, a secondary school qualification awarded by the French Ministry of Education. 11 varsity sports; 30 student clubs; 7 honor societies Class of 2026: 31 students | 18 French Program students | 13 International Program students French Baccalauréat Diploma All students are at least bilingual in English and French. Courses are taught in French unless otherwise specified. The Baccalauréat diploma is awarded upon passing national exams and successfully completing all required coursework. The French Program uses a 20-point grading system. The US grading equivalent is obtained through a standardized scale (see page 3) rather than multipling scores by 5. An overall average score of 10 is required to earn the French Baccalauréat Diploma. An overall average score of 16 or above is considered exceptional (highest honors) . 17811 Waterview Parkway | Dallas, TX 75252 | 469.250.0001 | CEEB Code: [441712 | www.dallasinternationalschool.org](441712 | www.dallasinternationalschool.org) International Baccalaureate Diploma The IB Diploma is awarded upon successful completion of all external exams and internal coursework components. A minimum score of 24 is required. Students can earn a maximum of 45 points across six subject areas and three bonus points. IB scores are reported as follows: 7 (excellent), 6 (very good), 5 (good), 4 (satisfactory), 3 (mediocre), 2 (poor), 1 (very poor) . DIS uses the standard US percentage grading scale and letter equivalents. An equivalency table is provided on page 3. Students pursuing the Bilingual IB Diploma must meet more advanced language requirements. DIS is one of a handful of schools in the world to offer the Advanced Bilingual IB Diploma; these students must meet the most advanced language requirements. | | Accreditation | | | --- | --- | --- | | | | | | Independent Schools Association of the Southwest (ISAS) | French Ministry of National Education (MEN) | | | Memberships National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) | Agency for French Education Abroad (AEFE) | Texas Private Schools Association (TPSA) | Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools (TAPPS)

FAQs

What is DIS’s mission for the 2025-2026 school profile?

DIS aims to inspire students to become multilingual global citizens through lifelong discovery and action. Deep academic knowledge and appreciation of world cultures support the advancement of humanity.

How do the French Program and International Program differ for high school?

High school enrollment follows either the French Program for the French Baccalauréat Diploma or the International Program for the International Baccalaureate Diploma. Students in both programs must meet DIS graduation requirements to earn the accredited DIS diploma.

What are the key grading and exam requirements for the French Baccalauréat Diploma?

The French Program uses a 20-point grading system, with an overall average score of 10 required to earn the diploma. An overall average of 16 or above is considered exceptional (highest honors), and the diploma is awarded after passing national exams and completing required coursework.

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