Mater Dei Catholic Elementary

Mater Dei Juan Diego Academy is the first Catholic school in San Diego to offer a 50/50 dual language Spanish/English immersion curriculum. All students receive 50% of their instruction in Spanish and the other 50% in English. Students have a core Spanish language teacher and a core English language teacher. The overall goal is to develop fully bilingual, biliterate and bicultural students. In addition, the curriculum is rooted in the STREAM education model (Science, Technology, Religion, Engineering, Arts and Math). The goal of this model is to educate the whole child while incorporating spirituality and fostering faith. We invite you to come to our campus and meet us. You will experience a school community committed to academic excellence and innovation. Our rigorous curriculum helps students acquire the skills necessary to thrive in the 21st century. We ensure our students not only grow in their faith, but also empower them to put their faith into action as they develop a social justice consciousness. In addition, instruction is student-centered and teachers create a multilingual and multicultural learning environment that promotes equity and diversity. Visit us and experience the energy, the excitement and the passion that a bilingual education provides. Join us as we educate the next generation of bilingual global leaders.