Bilingual Education and Dual Language Programs

In bilingual education classrooms, students speak only in their native language. All instruction and interactions are conducted in the student’s primary language while they have an opportunity for an education.

Dual Language Bilingual Education
In dual language schools and programs, half of the students speak in their native language and the other half are English language speakers. This benefits both groups, as one can learn from the other in a setting guided by an accredited dual language teacher.

Spanish immersion programs are designed so that English speaking students can become fluent in Spanish. Students might enter in first grade where 90% of the instruction and interactions are conducted in English. As students progress through school, the percentage taught in Spanish increases. By the time the student moves on to middle school, they are fluent in Spanish. Some public schools also offer French immersion programs.

Other programs that provide students an opportunity to expand their dual language skills include study abroad. Study abroad scholarships help offset the cost of travel to another country such as Spain, France, or Italy.

Bilingual education, dual language, and Spanish immersion programs are sought after by many parents, families, and students. Students reap valuable rewards from these programs.