Our Dual-Language Pathway aims to create fully bilingual, biliterate and bicultural pupils through immersion in a dual Chinese and English learning environment. Pupils learn every subject, from maths to social studies, in both English and Chinese. Their second language is thus no longer just one of several academic subjects; it is a medium of instruction in the classroom all day. Pupils joining this pathway are able to follow it from the early years right through to Year 8. They will be well prepared to progress to first language English and Chinese IGCSE courses and, finally, the bilingual IB Diploma.
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Classes are taught by a team of two teachers, a native Chinese speaker and a native English speaker. An expert assistant also facilitates dual language learning in activities like PE and co-curricular activities. They teach most subjects in parallel in their respective languages, employing several research-proven techniques. For example, the class may read a text in one language but be asked to answer comprehension questions in the other.
As a result, pupils enrolled in our Dual-Language Pathway learn both languages and learn how to learn in both languages. This builds vocabulary, reinforces reading comprehension and develops oracy. Pupils develop the ability to transition seamlessly from one language to another.
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Dual Language Pathway
Our Dual-Language Pathway aims to create fully bilingual, biliterate and bicultural pupils through immersion in a dual Chinese and English learning environment. Pupils learn every subject, from maths to social studies, in both English and Chinese. Their second language is thus no longer just one of several academic subjects; it is a medium of instruction in the classroom all day. Pupils joining this pathway are able to follow it from the early years right through to Year 8. They will be well prepared to progress to first language English and Chinese IGCSE courses and, finally, the bilingual IB Diploma.
Classes are taught by a team of two teachers, a native Chinese speaker and a native English speaker. An expert assistant also facilitates dual language learning in activities like PE and co-curricular activities. They teach most subjects in parallel in their respective languages, employing several research-proven techniques. For example, the class may read a text in one language but be asked to answer comprehension questions in the other.
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A Wellington College Education School
(+86-21) 5185-3866
info.shanghai@wellingtoncollege.cn
No.1500 Yao Long Road, Pudong New District, Shanghai 200124 China (Campus main gate: No. 100, Hai Yang Xi Road)
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