• Russian Immersion Program

    Updated October 2025

    The Russian Immersion program begins at Kelly Elementary, where kindergartners spend 90% of the day learning in Russian and 10% of the day learning in English. By 4th grade, èßäÊÓƵ spend half the day in Russian and half the day in English.

    The program continues at Lane Middle School, where èßäÊÓƵ take Russian as one of their electives and can earn four high èßäÊÓƵ credits in eighth grade.

    At Franklin High School, immersion èßäÊÓƵ continue to take advanced level Russian language courses and work towards the Oregon Seal of Biliteracy and university credits.

    Entry at Kindergarten:
    Students entering at Kindergarten apply through the School  Lottery  in Feb/March for the following èßäÊÓƵ year at www.pps.net/èßäÊÓƵchoice.

    Late Entry (grades 1st-12th):
    At grade levels beyond kindergarten, families submit a petition request.  In order for petitions to be approved, space must be available at the specific grade level.  If space is identified, Russian language learners must pass a language proficiency assessment demonstrating that they are on grade level in reading, writing, speaking and listening.  Assessments for Late Entry are conducted in June, as well as right before èßäÊÓƵ starts. 


    Please reach out to Olga Bobrovnik at the Enrollment and Transfer Center, 503-916-2000, ext. 71159 for more information about enrollment.