Jul 31, 2023 | News & Announcements
The Global Language Academies of Downey (G.L.A.D.) is expanding! Beginning our 2023-2024 school year, G.L.A.D. will offer French as a second language option. Currently, students enrolled in the program are immersed in English and Spanish. From this year forward,...
Jul 24, 2023 | News & Announcements
While our dual-language program and our International Baccalaureate dual-language program essentially have the same goal of ensuring students are bilingual and bi-literate by the time they begin middle school, there are important differences to note when considering...
Jul 12, 2023 | News & Announcements
We know there are some myths out there that learning a second language can be confusing for children. Let’s dive into some of these myths and get to the facts. Myth: Learning a second language can confuse young students.Fact: As students learn a second language,...
Feb 21, 2023 | News & Announcements
We are extremely proud to announce, due to the high quantity of applications received, that we will be expanding our Global Languages Academies of Downey (G.L.A.D.) to a new school location – Williams Elementary School! Beginning the 2023-24 school year, Williams...
Jul 27, 2022 | News & Announcements
In our last post, we shared how learning a second language gives students: Enhanced problem-solving skillsImproved verbal and spatial abilitiesImproved memory functionEnhanced creative thinking capacity We’re happy to share that the benefits don’t end there! ...
Jul 13, 2022 | News & Announcements
There are so many benefits to today’s students becoming bilingual, from competitive advantages in the future to strengthening their ability to learn. Here are a few benefits your child gains from learning a second language:Enhanced Problem Solving Skills As students...
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