Barnard is a public magnet school that enrolls students of all backgrounds who are interested in a Mandarin Immersion program without regard to applicants' native language.
Enrollment is by application only, with no entrance requirements. Prospective UTK to 5th grade students are invited to apply through online school choice application. For students in grades 1-5, a grade-level placement test is conducted before enrollment. For the 2025-26 school year, the Priority Choice Application period is September 23, 2024 to November 4, 2024. Visit SDUSD Choice Enrollment Page for more information or to apply.