The benefits of a Bilingual Education


1.        Bilingual build better brains

§  More Grey matter

Grey matter makes up the bulk of nerve cells within the brain, it is responsible for muscle control, sensory perception such as seeing and hearing, memory, emotions, and speech.
Studies have shown an association with grey matter density and increased intellect, especially in areas of language, memory, and attention.
Studies using brain imaging showed that a bilingual brain has denser grey matter compared with monolingual participants.

§  Boost in brain power

Recent research shows that bilingualism is a form of brain training – a mental “work out” that fine-tunes the mind.  
Speaking two languages profoundly affects the brain and changes how the nervous system responds to sound.

§  Higher intelligence

Studies have shown that bilingual students generally academically outperform and score statistically higher on standardized college entrance exams than those who only speak one language.



2.      Better skill sets

§  Creatively gifted

Bilingualism is proven to develop “outside-the-box” thinking necessary for sharp problem solving and innovation.

§  Improved cognitive skills

Bilingual have an improved “Executive Function”, a command system that directs the attention processes that we use for planning, solving problems and performing various other mentally demanding tasks.

§  Better literacy skills

A York University study has proven that bilingual students have a deeper understanding of the structure of language, important for literacy.

§  Increased environmental awareness

An Italian study done by the university of Pompea Fabra showed Bilinguals ability to process and “monitor” external stimuli sharpens alongside their verbal abilities.



3.      Global mindfulness

§  Bi-cultural

The benefits of the bilingual education learning not only allows students the opportunity to become Bi-lingual, but Bi-cultural, truly understanding the values and society of more than one culture.

§  Globalization Ready

Bilingual education, specifically through an education abroad in an International school can help students to become global thinking individuals through language and culture education.



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