How multilingual education fosters inclusion
As highlighted by international organisations such as UNESCO, mother tongue language development is key in education. Recognising linguistic diversity and integrating multilingualism into school curricula are particularly important for an inclusive society and sustainable development. That’s why, at Haut-Lac International Bilingual School, we deliver the challenging International Baccalaureate programmes. Known to promote multilingualism, an essential skill in […]
Bilingualism: what’s true & what’s not?
I was sitting in an Italian translation class at university one day, when my teacher asked the bilingual students to raise their hands. Educated at Haut-Lac International Bilingual School as I was, I put my hand up. I spoke English and French at home in Switzerland and was studying Italian at university. The teacher proceeded to say […]
The importance of maintaining a bilingual education
Why keeping children in bilingual education after their primary years is highly recommended for their development People say a child’s bilingualism journey should begin early…but is that the full picture? Every school’s approach to a bilingual programme is different, but one thing remains the same, no matter the student. What students really need, and what really […]
Community – transition
How international schools ease the transition process for third culture kids (TCK) Every International School faces the same reality in the end of a school year: students leaving. History then repeats itself every beginning of the school year: new students arriving. The start of this 2019/2020 year has been no different, and we cannot forget […]
Get the most out of reading with your children
Get the most out of reading with your children Numerous studies have shown that reading with and to your children provides them with benefits such as a richer vocabulary, stronger literacy and oral language skills, and more success at school. How should you read to/with your child? There isn’t one fixed formula. You just […]
Language learning
Do children learn languages more easily than adults? You often hear that “It’s so easy for kids to learn a new language”, but is it really true? Yes and no – the truth is more nuanced. Children are better than adults at some aspects of language learning, but adults are not at a complete disadvantage either. […]