Why have an immersion program at the preschool level?
Research has shown that young children have a unique ability to absorb a foreign language naturally. Experts estimate that by age 8-12, humans already lose the ability to hear and say new sounds. Young brains are hard wired to acquire language. Taking advantage of the window of opportunity that exists between birth and adolescence allows a child to optimize his or her learning potential, and speak the second language with a native accent. In addition, studies show that young children who learn a second language enjoy many additional cognitive benefits, such as enhanced problem-solving skills, enhanced spatial relation skills, and heightened creativity. When children enjoy their environment and feel safe, they absorb their surroundings and learn without even realizing it.
