Two is better than one

How bilingualism benefits your child

A bilingual education is about more than just teaching children two languages. It goes beyond grammar and fluency and the ability to switch smoothly between ‘Good morning’ and ‘Guten Morgen’. A dual-language curriculum gives children a host of life benefits – academically, personally and socially. In fact, bilingual education will put your child in the best position to thrive in today’s increasingly diverse and global environment.

Learning in two languages keeps the mind sharp

Research consistently indicates that children raised bilingually enjoy lifelong cognitive advantages. Students exposed to bilingual education are often linked to better academic results, especially in reading and maths. They also develop strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills, as well as improved working memory. There is more to bilingualism than knowledge of two languages and there is a huge body of research on how bilingual brains are more amenable to multi-tasking, focused attention, problem solving and creativity.

Opening doors to more opportunities

One of the biggest advantages to bilingualism is that it equips children with strong inter-cultural and communication skills. And in our modern, globalised world, the ability to communicate with and adapt to multiple cultures is invaluable.

Bilingual students have an intuitive feel for language as a gateway to culture. A fluency in a second language and culture can open many doors for future study and employment opportunities. Bilingualism will also foster a love of lifelong learning and inspire students to become creative and confident participants in the international community.

Broadening the hearts and minds

Being exposed to another language also helps children be more curious and empathetic. When they learn to be culturally aware from a young age, students will grow to be more open minded and are able to take on a broader outlook. They are empowered to understand and embrace cultures that are not their own.

Bilingualism cultivates an interest in another culture and inspires a deep appreciation for diversity. It allows students to see the world from different perspectives. In a nutshell? A bilingual education supports the building of a generation that’s more accepting and appreciative of differences – paving the way towards social cohesion.

Join a strong community that shares a common bond

We offer a world-class bilingual learning program for primary school children. Our school’s immersion model of education enables students to pick up the German language through conversation and play. And families don’t need to have prior German knowledge to fit into the our community. In fact, a third of their students have no connection to Germany whatsoever. We’re such a close community, and everybody is part of the family within no time at all. Multilingualism pulls us all together. And that’s another beauty of growing up in a bilingual environment. Your child gets to be a part of a global community in their own backyard. By Bernice Ressel – Principal at Deutsche Schule Melbourne (DSM), Fitzroy North. To learn more visit dsm.org.au

Deutsche Schule Melbourne

Leaders in Bilingual Education

We offer your child a German-English bilingual education.

Multilingualism is more than just the addition of multiple languages. Having more than one mother tongue enables students to see the world from different perspectives, to realise their individual potential, and to become creative and confident participants in the global community. Deutsche Schule Melbourne is an accredited German School Abroad. We are located in Fitzroy North and offer the highest standard of bilingual education for primary school children. At our school we merge the Victorian and German curricula which comes with plenty of advantages, for example an advanced Mathematics curriculum. All in all a compelling offer for any family with an interest in bilingual education. You will be surprised to see how quickly your child acquires the German language even without any prior German knowledge or family background. Our Admissions Manager Stefanie Dietrich cordially invites you to a Small Group Tour during school hours to see our bilingual education in action. Please contact her on 03 9489 9364 to book in a date that suits your family. Our next Open Day will take place on Saturday, 19 March 2022 from 10:00am to 12:30pm – a perfect opportunity to find out more about our school and to get a feel for our wonderful school community. Please register your interest via www.dsm.org.au. We look forward to welcoming you at Deutsche Schule Melbourne!

OPEN DAY

Saturday, 19 March 2022 10:00am – 12:30pm

Deutsche Schule Melbourne

96 Barkly Street, Fitzroy North, Victoria 3068 Email: info@dsm.org.au Phone: 03 9489 9364 www.dsm.org.au