Benefits of full immersion Education
According to research on bilingual education, the following are the results for students who go through the system:
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Better performance academically (Gallagher & Hanna, 2002).
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Easier to learn a third and a fourth language (Cenoz & Valencia 1994).
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An understanding and openness to other cultures (Gallagher & Hanna, 2002).
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Improvement in cognitive functioning in creativity and communication (Bialystok et al. 2005).
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Higher scores in English and Maths (Education Research Centre, 2011)
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Enhanced awareness of identity, culture and sense of community (Baker, 2003)
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Increased Self Esteem (Baker, 2003)
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Bilingual Education enriches academic productivity, creative talents andself-esteem in students (NMABE, 2006; Cummins, 2000)
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Improved communication and social skills (Cummins, 2000)

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