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The Language Immersion Approach
Language immersion means a program in which the
usual curriculum activities are conducted in a
second language which is the medium of instruction
rather than the object of instruction. There are
variables in immersion programs as to the amount
of time each day spent in the second language.
In total immersion programs the second language
is used for the entire school day during the first
two or three years of the program. Students who
go through the entire sequence of an elementary
immersion program are able to communicate in the
second language on topics appropriate to their
age level. In addition to the goal of functional
proficiency in the second language, immersion
programs have as a further goal, the mastery of
subject content material which is taught through
the second language.
French Immersion Programs in the United States
There are approximately 40 French Immersion Programs
in the United States, in other words, there are
40 public school districts which offer instruction
through a French Immersion program. In total,
there are more than 100 schools involved, 12000
students and 600 teachers and assistants. Registration
varies from one school to the other, please contact
the Program Coordinators for each school should
you need further information.
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