ADVANTAGES OF BILINGUAL EDUCATION

There are clear benefits of exposing children to any second language at any age - the earlier the better.

Children’s ability to pick up other languages is easier the more they’re exposed to different languages as infants/toddlers.

In fact, people who are fluent in more than one language since childhood*:

·         Are better able to learn new languages;

·         Show signs of reduced mental decline as elderly;

·         Are better able to multitask and/or perform tasks while distracted;

·         Score higher on standardized IQ tests;

·         Exhibit more creativity;

·         Have higher self esteem;

·         Experience better cross-cultural understanding and empathy;

·         Enjoy better marketability in the academic and professional world; and

·         Are more likely to take risks, explore, and travel.

* Kendall King & Alison Mackey (2007). The Bilingual Edge.  HarperCollins Publishers, New York, NY.

At Golestan, children enjoy the benefits of learning a heritage language and culture as well as other qualities as:  

Curiosity, Altruism, Generosity, Compassion, Confidence, Kindness, and Community.