Bilingual Education and World Languages / Bilingual Education

Bilingual Education
In a dual-language English immersion program, all instruction is given in English and teachers adjust the English level to the proficiency level of the class. Students develop language skills as they learn subject material.

Dual Language Programs Explained

In recent years, there has been an increased interest in dual-language programs

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Dual language immersion and bilingual education

There are two types of school that teach in a foreign language: bilingual and dual language immersion programs. Learn about the different paths of bilingual education for English language learners (ELL) and why immersion programs are can be beneficial

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Dual Language Programs Explained

Dual language immersion and bilingual education