Language Immersion
Our language immersion approach supports every child by meeting them where they are—building strong communication skills through differentiated, culturally rich instruction. As students grow in fluency, they also benefit from cognitive advantages like improved focus, flexibility, and problem-solving—setting a foundation for lifelong learning.
Ones and Twos
Trilingual immersion led by a rotating team of three dedicated teachers—one for each language.
Preschools 3's + 4's
Dual immersion with two dedicated teachers—one for each language, such as Spanish/English or Mandarin/English.
Kindergarten - 8th Grade
Students spend a third of each day in the target language, with cultural field trips—including international travel in Middle School—enhancing language learning.
​​​How Will This Approach Support My Child?
This approach accommodates all learning styles through differentiated instruction specific to the needs of each student, providing them with a solid core foundation in the language of their choice.
For all students, whether fluent speakers, continuing or new, the goal is to grow in mastery of Basic Interpersonal Communication Skills (BICS), which deepens understanding of concepts in grammar and vocabulary.​ As students master BICS, we nurture development of Cognitive Academic Language Proficiency (CALP) through culturally rich, immersive lessons.
What are the Benefits of Language Immersion Programs?
Mandarin Chinese and Spanish are the world’s two most spoken languages, and nearly 60% of the global population is bilingual or multilingual.
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Even in the U.S., Spanish ranks second and Mandarin third, with bilingualism growing 140% since 1980.
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Beyond communication, bilingualism enhances cognitive abilities—improving attention, focus, and the brain's ability to switch tasks efficiently.
The Bilingual Brain
Recent technological advances have allowed researchers to investigate the brain and how bilingualism interacts with and changes the cognitive and neurological systems.
Research has overwhelmingly shown that when a bilingual person uses one language, the other is active at the same time. To maintain the relative balance between two languages, the bilingual brain relies on executive functions, a regulatory system of general cognitive abilities.
Improvements in Learning
Being bilingual can have tangible practical benefits. Bilingual people generally perform better on tasks that require the ability to ignore competing perceptual information and only focus on relevant data.
The improvements in cognitive and sensory processing driven by bilingual experience may help a bilingual person to better process information in the environment, leading to a clearer signal for learning.
This kind of improved attention to detail may help explain why bilingual adults learn a third language better than monolingual adults learn a second language.
Benefits Beyond the Classroom
Being bilingual offers a wide range of lifelong benefits. Economically, it provides a competitive edge, opening up more job opportunities—especially with companies that have international offices and prioritize bilingualism. Health-wise, research shows that bilingualism can delay the effects of aging, including the onset of dementia and Alzheimer’s, while also contributing to faster stroke recovery and lower stress levels.
On a personal level, it fosters an open-minded outlook, allowing individuals to see the world through diverse cultural lenses and embrace new perspectives. It also enhances travel experiences by making it easier to connect with locals and immerse fully in different cultures. Socially, bilingual individuals enjoy increased opportunities to build relationships and navigate multicultural environments with ease, opening doors both personally and professionally.