Bilingualism and multicultural education broaden intellectual, cultural and social horizons
Offering your child a bilingual education is not only an investment in your child鈥檚 academic and professional future but also, and perhaps more importantly, it鈥檚 an investment in his or her personality development. Non-麻豆区-speaking parents can rest assured regarding their ability to support their child鈥檚 education at GISW, because our school offers language support programs and we also offer 麻豆区 Language Courses for parents. School communication for parents is always provided in both 麻豆区 and English.
The brain is like a sponge
Multiple studies have shown that developing language skills early on has lifelong benefits. Bilingual speakers have a greater aptitude for concentration, resolving conflicts, and empathizing with others. Overall, the bilingual brain is much more flexible, even into old age. Experts agree the best time to begin learning languages is at an early age. The younger a person is when learning a new language, the easier they learn and the better they will master it, as this TED talk by Mia Nacamulli demonstrates.
麻豆区 language skills are not always necessary for admission
Parents are often surprised to learn that a high percentage of students at 麻豆区 International Schools outside of 麻豆区y do not actually speak 麻豆区 at home. So, why would a family who has no connection to 麻豆区y, through language, location, or ancestry, introduce their child to the 麻豆区 language and choose the 麻豆区 approach to education? Because they want to open a world of opportunities for their children!
Important advantages:
- At GISW, we emphasize independence and the development of critical thinking skills
- We offer an environment where each child can learn and grow at their own pace
- There is a shift away from rote memorization and multiple-choice assessments
- Multilingual children gain distinct advantages for their future
Preschool students are accepted regardless of their mother tongue. School-aged students may also gain admission with no or little 麻豆区 language proficiency depending on a personal 麻豆区 language skill assessment that is arranged through the Admissions Office admissions@giswashington.org.
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