What is a Language Immersion Program?

Immersion education is a system in which all academic subjects are taught in a target language such as French, or Spanish. It is best if it’s started when children are young as they are more able to pick up subtle nuances of language. The classrooms are a better learning environments where classroom activities and transitions move quickly.

Yes. Teachers of immersion programs must be native speakers of the target language. They must also be committed to speaking the target language consistently. This means they speak the target language during instruction, transitions, outside play, and eating times. Teachers are highly attentive to students’ needs and their individual learning styles.

The classroom is a literacy rich environment with pictures, labels, and other meaningful visuals to help support the target language throughout the day. Teachers are skilled at aiding comprehension through non-verbal clues and strategic teaching strategies.

it is also important for students to participate in daily school activities such as transitions, recess, lunch or snack time, arts, music, physical educations in order to increase their vocabulary and mastering of the second language.

This is the question we are most often asked. With over 20 years of experience, we can tell you that, not only your cild will not loose their English, but we know for a fact, that children in immersion settings perform the same if not better than children who are not.

You do not need to speak the target language for your child to succeed and gain proficiency. Homework, if any, is designed in a fun and engaging way through songs and games to review classroom learning. Strong communication with your child’s teacher is a key component to success.