Why is it important to choose a school that provides education in English as the main language? This is one of the questions that many parents ask themselves when choosing an educational center for their children.

Languages Keep Your Brain Healthy for a Lifetime

Did you know that speaking two or more languages can help us have global job opportunities, or even make us happier and have better personal relationships in our lives?

At American School International (ASI) we know that choosing a school that provides a well-rounded education in English is essential for children. Language is a crucial component of the brain’s lifespan functioning and plays a crucial role in neural connections.

Learning a variety of languages during childhood improves a myriad of cognitive skills, making the brain more adept at switching between tasks, focusing in a busy environment, such as the classroom, and remembering things. According to several studies, learning and using two languages makes children smarter.

Choosing a school with English as the main language is essential for children because it allows them to progress from the early stages in learning a second language, which means that it will be easier for them to acquire or reinforce the knowledge. In addition to the cognitive benefits, a bilingual education guarantees your student a variety of global opportunities.

In this article, we will share many of the benefits of growing up in a multicultural environment.

Cognitive Benefits

As we mentioned in our previous article, a bilingual education can support the executive function of the brain. Research has shown that, thanks to the simultaneous use of both languages, people who speak several languages develop skills for functions such as inhibition, attention shifting, and working memory. As a result, students who receive a well-rounded education in English tend to perform better in jobs that require multitasking, decision-making, and problem-solving.

Professional Benefits

The methodology taught within the American School International [ASI] educational center has as its goal the “what happens after school” and we know that being fluent in an additional language can make your student stand out when looking for opportunities in the job market. At the same time, it opens doors to global opportunities that are not usually available to those who speak only one language.

Many international companies are increasingly looking for bilingual employees due to factors such as globalization. We are talking about job opportunities with significant incentives that are reserved for candidates who are proficient in more than one language.

For example, in a study conducted by The Economist Intelligence Unit, “nearly 90 percent of managers noted that better cross-border communication would improve profitability, while another study found that 79 percent of companies that have invested in their workers’ English skills have experienced an increase in sales.”

Social Benefits

Language is not only about learning sets of words and grammar, but also about discovering another culture and another way of life. The advantage of an education in English gives children a broader perspective and brings them closer to different realities and nationalities.

Speaking English (bilingualism) boosts biculturality (or multiculturalism if more than two languages are spoken), a significant advantage in today’s borderless world and an important skill when it comes to traveling and getting to know new cultures and people. In an ever-changing world, where communication is increasingly important, children who can communicate with a variety of cultures are the ones who will have the greatest advantage in life.

When to Consider English Education?

Choosing the educational model your children should study is a crucial decision for your student’s future. Therefore, access to a full education in English must also be considered. Your choice can be determined by many factors, such as where you live, the schools available in the area, and the quality of teaching at the school.

Many people confuse international schools with schools whose primary language is English (bilingual). In general, an international school promotes education in an international and diverse environment, meeting local requirements, while offering high-level language instruction and fostering cultural and global awareness. In a bilingual school, they will be able to follow the national curriculum while learning a second language. Don’t forget that any second language can be beneficial for your child.

Benefits of Your Child Studying at ASI, Costa Verde

American School International (ASI), a school whose primary language is English, offers a wide range of high-quality programs such as social science concepts of history, civics, economics, and geography in a research-based format to develop a caring and informed global population, while creating a unique environment in which students can learn across different cultures and languages.

We are committed to your child, our student, who deserves a well-rounded education that will serve them not only in their professional career, but also in their personal and social lives. We firmly believe that primary education is the foundation of everything, which is why our academic programs are designed to prepare young people for the challenges of the 21st century.

The purpose of the school is to help prepare students for their future by fostering language proficiency, preparing them for university access abroad.

We live in a time where empathy is one of the most important values that is acquired through a comprehensive education. We invite you to learn about our academic program for 2023, which includes Pre-Kindergarten 3-4 years old, Kindergarten and Full Elementary.