Won't my child have trouble understanding the teacher?

No. Our bilingual teachers use specific techniques to make sure every child understands and is able to participate. Amazingly, over the course of the first two or three months students absorb enough of the new language to start using it.  Although their active vocabulary is still very small, children will be able to understand most verbal communication.

How long is the school day?

Preschool and Kindergarten options are full-day or half-day; older grades are full day programs, five days per week.

What about the transition to another school?

Research has shown that children who are bilingual surpass their monolingual peers in cognitive abilities. Bilingual children tend to learn to read and write faster, and they typically have better problem solving skills. In general, children will be ahead academically when they transfer to other schools.

Will there be instruction in English?

Based on the experiences in Canadian and U.S. immersion schools, it is most beneficial to introduce English as a unique subject after at least two years of foreign language immersion. This gives students the opportunity to become proficient in the second language and has shown no adverse effects on English language development.

Where is the school located?

The school is at 5700 Far Hills Ave. Dayton, OH 45429

Links   

International School of Indiana, Spanish, French, and Chinese Immersion
CAL Article: What Parents Want to Know About Foreign Language Immersion Programs
Education News Article: Language Immersion