Dual Language Immersion

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Dual Language Immersion

Dr. Katheryn Lindholm-Leary, one of the country's leading experts on dual immersion programs defines them as:

"[In dual immersion programs] English-dominant and target-language-dominant students are purposefully integrated with the goals of developing bilingual skills, academic excellence, and positive cross-cultural and personal competency attitudes for both groups of students." (Lindholm-Leary, 2001 pg. 30)

In dual immersion programs, students learn content through both their native language and the target language. Simultaneous translation is never used.

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At John Wilson Academy, we are committed to providing our students with the opportunity to become bilingual and biculturally competent. Our dual language immersion program is designed to foster linguistic proficiency and cultural awareness in both English and the target language. This approach not only enhances cognitive development but also prepares our students for success in an increasingly globalized world.