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International Dual Language School

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International Dual Language School is an urban public school in Waterbury, Connecticut that is part of Waterbury Public Schools. It serves 275 students in grades Pre-K - 4. Its teachers have had 17 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

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Public School

Title 1

Grades Pre-K - 4

275 Students

# of teachers unavailable

116 Beecher Ave

Waterbury, CT 06705 View local requests

https://international.waterbury.k12.ct.us/

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Ms. Vero, a DonorsChoose teacher for 9 years.

Kindergarten teacher at PS81 - Robert J. Christen School in Bronx, NY

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International Dual Language School Demographics

71%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

93%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

International Dual Language School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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International Dual Language School

$7,816

raised using DonorsChoose

projects funded

teachers funded

donors

projects for basic supplies

projects for technology

projects for books

projects for art supplies

International Dual Language School has received support from 25 individuals from Connecticut and 3 individuals out-of-state.

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International Dual Language School

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International Dual Language School

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