Here’s a short and sweet guide on what to look out for in a bilingual programme for your child in Singapore.
You’ve heard of the ‘bilingual edge’; and lucky for you, many schools in Singapore offer bilingual programmes for children. Not sure how to go about choosing one? We’re here to help.
1. Teaching model
Immersion is said to be the best way to learn a language. Some schools, like St. Joseph’s Institution International Elementary School, take it up a notch by using a two-way immersion model to develop balanced proficiency in both English and Chinese.
2. Curriculum
Besides developing their language skills, consider what else your child will be learning in this bilingual programme? For example, SJI International follows the internationally recognised International Primary Curriculum with Singapore Mathematics.
3. Cultural exposure
Language is culture; and bilingual programmes are perfect for introducing children to different cultural perspectives. That’s why SJI International’s programme aims to nurture not just bilingual students, but students who are biliterate and bicultural too.
Find out more about SJI International Elementary School’s bilingual programme through its upcoming open houses.
This feature is in partnership with St. Joseph’s Institution International Elementary School.
