Center for International Studies and Languages

C. D. Hylton Senior High School's  Center for International Studies & Languages or CISL (pronounced "sizzle") program offers the full range of advanced and Advanced Placement (AP) courses in all subjects with a focus on history, political science, and world language courses. CISL also has its own student leadership program, opportunities for global community service, diverse clubs, global conferences, and more! CISL is the only program in PWCS that participates in full fledged exchanges, allowing Hylton CISL students to travel abroad and to host students from all over the globe! CISL is the most comprehensive specialty program in PWCS preparing students for colleges, careers, and a global future!

We encourage our students to take challenging courses in all disciplines while also encouraging participation in our variety of co-curricular and extracurricular activities!

Application Information

Specialty program applications will be accepted November 3, 2025-February 1, 2026.

Visit the Specialty Programs Application Process website to learn more about the application process.

Join the Specialty Programs Office for their General Information Webinar on October 28, 2025. Click Here to Register for the Webinar

Who can apply?

All PWCS raising 9th, 10th, and 11th grade students.

Requirements for Application

• Grades: Cs or better in all subjects, particularly in Social Studies, English/Language Arts, and, if applicable, World Language
• Attendance: In good attendance standing (Definition: not chronically absent, ie not missing 10% or more of school)
• Behavior: In good discipline standing; No discipline record in the past 12 months for fighting, vapes, disrespect/classroom disruption, vandalism. No discipline record ever of assault/battery, sexual assault/harassment, arson, weapons, or drugs/alcohol.

Learn More About the Center for International Studies and Languages Program

Join us for one of our two information sessions at Hylton!

• Wednesday, November 12, 2025 from 6:00-8:00pm
• Tuesday, January 13, 2026 from 6:00-8:00pm

Transfer Program

Students participating in this program will transfer to the program location for all courses and activities.

Express bus transportation is available to accepted students living outside the program location boundaries through Specialty Program Transportation.