What is Dual Immersion?
Our Dual Immersion program teaches academic subjects such as language arts, math, science and social studies in both English and Spanish. Each class has a balanced number of native English and native Spanish speakers, promoting peer-to-peer language learning. Instruction begins primarily in Spanish in early grades, gradually increasing English until a 50:50 balance is reached by fifth grade, fostering strong bilingual skills.
Why choose Dual Immersion?
Our Dual Immersion program empowers kids to become bilingual and biliterate—meaning they learn to read, write, and speak confidently in two languages! This also helps them develop a richer understanding of different cultures. The earlier children start, the better their proficiency, often becoming fluent by sixth grade. Plus, research shows that bilingual students often shine in areas like creative thinking and problem-solving!
Research says...
- English-speaking students in Dual Immersion programs often achieve higher scores on standardized math and language arts tests than English-speaking students who are not.
- Spanish-speaking students in D.I programs achieve better long-term educational outcomes than those in alternative bilingual or ESL programs.
- Bilingual individuals are often more efficient at multitasking.
- Dual Language programs help students feel more confident in their abilities as learners.
- Be it Spanish or English, students in Dual Immersion programs often strengthen their native language skills!
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