conditions, rephrasing, repetition, seeking clarification, emphasis, avoidance, and event massage modification to meet the demands of continuing
communication.
F. The International School – Immersion Program
1. The International School Program
The International School program commonly adopts the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme to bring the
curriculum to the next level of excellence. The International Baccalaureate program
is used
in over
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in 128
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a. The Educational Principles of the International School Program It is said that The International School
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1 Young children learn a second language very much as they learn
their first. Therefore, language learning should be started early. The second language must be used for normal, everyday situations
as well as for subject content learning. 2
There is a direct correlation between the amount of time spent using the second language and the level of fluency attained.
Studies show that students in partial immersion programs who spend half the day in English do not obtain the same fluency in the
second language as full immersion students. 3
For language learning to be successful, children must see that the language can be used immediately in meaningful situations to
convey wants, thoughts, feelings, and information. 22
4 Being immersed in a second language with native speakers
provides new and exciting opportunities for children to gain deeper insights into themselves and into other ways of thinking.
5 Full immersion language learning works in concert with a childs
English language skills. For example, when a child understands the concept of reading in a second language, she can easily transfer
that knowledge to her native tongue. Research has consistently shown that immersion students score equal to or better than their
non-immersion peers on tests of English reading and math skills.
b. Program Goals of the International School Program The International School program follows defined educational
principles such that by the end of fifth grade, children are able to: 1
Communicate understand, speak, read, and write in their second language about age-appropriate topics with native-like ability.
2 Perform as well as or better than non-immersion peers on
standardized achievement tests administered in English. 3
Recognize contributions made by representatives of foreign language communities past and present.
4 Understand and appreciate diverse cultural groups while
developing their own cultural identity. 5
Gain deeper insights into themselves and into other ways of thinking and expression.
2. Immersion Program
