WHY DUAL LANGUAGE?

More than forty years of research consistently document the power of dual language programs to help students attain high levels of second language proficiency.

Young children especially thrive in this type of instructional environment. No other kind of instruction, short of living in a second language environment, is as successful.

PROVEN BENEFITS:

Second Language Skills

Improved Performance on Standardized Tests

Enhanced Cognitive Skills

Increased Cultural Sensitivity

PROGRAM OBJECTIVES:

Maximize students' second language proficiency

Provide a rich academic environment

Develop students' abilities to work successfully in multiple cultural settings

Offer a rich, culturally diverse experience for the entire school community