A Dual Language School for Kindergarten to 8th Grade Students
Why Choose Biltmore Prep?
The innovative Dual Language program at Biltmore Prep provides K-8 students with literacy and content instruction through two languages, English and Spanish. Students benefit both socially and cognitively; develop greater non-verbal problem solving abilities; and more flexible thinking. The Dual Language program at Biltmore Prep is a tuition free program for students.
Program Goals:
Provide students an opportunity to reach a high level of proficiency in a second language by the time they promote from 8th grade. This level of language proficiency is a 21st century skill that allows students to be successful in our global community.
Our Dual Language Students:
- Develop literacy, language and academic achievement in English and Spanish
- Are positive, confident and excited about learning
- Become bilingual at no cost to their English development
- Gain awareness and appreciation for diverse cultures
- Acquire multitasking and metacognitive skills; encourages strategic thinking and problem solving
Dual Language Program Benefits:
- Instruction in both English and Spanish
- Increased flexible thinking and problem solving
- English and Spanish language fluency and literacy
- Positive cross-cultural attitudes promoting high self-esteem
- Access to language and culture study integrated into the entire school experience
According to Penn State researchers, learning a new language changes the brain network both structurally and functionally. Like physical exercise, the more you use specific areas of your brain, the more it grows and gets stronger.