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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Some think they end up being an environment that is slightly less effective at teaching science and math. [/quote]

That may be the case in some schools in the US, but this is not the case in parts of Canada and Europe (e.g. Switzerland) where bilingual (sometimes Trilingual) schools are the norm.  These schools do equally well in math and science.  I have many friends/colleagues that were educated in public schools under the bilingual model that are successful in many fields, including math and science.  Also, I believe the Washington International School is considered a competitive bilingual private school in the city.  I believe like any school, it is the quality of math and science instruction and the ability of the teachers, not the bilingual model that determines the effectiveness of science and math instruction.  Not sure about bilingual public schools in DC, but I know in NYC and from what I know of Canada and European schools, the same concepts/instruction in math and science are repeated/given in both languages or math and science is taught in the dominant language.  [/quote]

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