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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]And as for my question about whether knowing a little bit of the target language is helpful? Anyone know the answer? [/quote]

It doesn’t matter — they will select kids from all language levels. For example, a group of absolute beginners will be grouped together and sent to one location, intermediates to a second location, and advanced students to a third. A strong interest in rigorous language immersion is more important than prior knowledge. My kid did do virtual NSLI-Y first — it’s a great way to show commitment and interest in the language.[/quote]

This is not accurate for last year. My kid did Chinese and there were 24 kids in the group. 8 beginner/8 intermediate/8 advanced.  Same location and cohort. But 3 different classes. Amazing 8:1 student teacher ratio for hours of intense study. [/quote]

I think you meant to say that the Chinese program is all in one location. Russian is split between multiple locations. So it’s accurate for Russian.[/quote]

Nope. That is not what I meant to say. Chinese is all in Taiwan, but they are in different locations across the country. And they are not placed in those locations by level necessarily.  My kids Taiwan cohort had kids of all levels. That is what I said; and conveniently, also what I meant to say. [/quote]

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