Curious about language immersion schools? It’s a great way to help children learn a foreign language while also learning the typical curriculum for their grade. Supporters say it’s also a great way to broaden children’s perspectives and expose them to different cultures. These programs can help children see the world beyond their classroom, which can pique curiosity and help build empathy skills.
How language immersion schools work
Many language immersion schools, like this one, are taught half in English and half in the target language. Other programs are 90-10, meaning that they start 90 percent in English and 10 percent in the target language and slowly move toward 50-50. Read more about language-based schools and check out our guide to second language education.
Cool schools
This video is part of our Cool School Models series, which features seven new and emerging school models. Across the country, some standout schools have thrown out the old playbook and created something totally new. Kids tend to love these schools, as do the educators who work there, which makes for creative, innovative learning environments where kids grow and thrive.
Check out the other six emerging school models (project-based learning; high-expectations, high-support school; place-based learning; Montessori; environmental science; and performance-based learning) to get a glimpse of what’s possible — and then look for schools like these near you.
