{"id":36574,"date":"2025-07-03T10:43:19","date_gmt":"2025-07-03T03:43:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/utschool.edu.vn\/magazine\/tim-hieu-ve-chuong-trinh-hoc-song-ngu\/"},"modified":"2025-07-03T11:55:38","modified_gmt":"2025-07-03T04:55:38","slug":"explore-bilingual-education-programs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/utschool.edu.vn\/en\/tin-tuc\/explore-bilingual-education-programs\/","title":{"rendered":"Explore bilingual education programs: An ideal model for children’s holistic development"},"content":{"rendered":"

The following article provides a comprehensive overview of bilingual education programs, covering everything from the definition and curriculum to the benefits and important considerations for parents and students who are considering or pursuing this modern and advanced educational path.<\/i><\/p>\n

What is a bilingual education program?<\/span><\/h2>\n

Definition\u00a0 <\/b>\u00a0<\/p>\n

A bilingual education program is an educational model in which students learn in both their native language and a second foreign language, most commonly English in Vietnam. Unlike learning a foreign language as a separate subject, a bilingual program integrates the second language into core academic subjects such as Math, Science, and History. This approach enables children to naturally and effectively acquire academic knowledge in both languages.<\/p>\n

The core essence of a bilingual program lies not only in the use of two languages in the learning process, but also in the development of language skills, critical thinking, adaptability, and cultural awareness. As a result, students are better equipped with the necessary foundation to become global citizens in the future.<\/p>\n

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The bilingual education program helps students develop comprehensive language skills and flexible thinking.<\/span><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Distinguishing between bilingual and monolingual education programs<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
FACTORS\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\nBILINGUAL PROGRAM<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\nMONOLINGUAL PROGRAM<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Program <\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nCombine instruction in Vietnamese and another language across core academic subjects.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/td>\nThe core curriculum is delivered in a single language, while the foreign language is taught as a separate subject.<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Learning Outcome\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n\n

– <\/span>Students are proficient in two languages.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

– <\/span><\/span>Graduate with two qualifications (e.g., a high school diploma and an international program certificate).<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

Students receive only one diploma. If they wish to obtain an additional international certificate, they must study independently and register for the exam separately.<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Instruction time in English\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nApproximately 30\u201380% of the instruction time is delivered in the second language, depending on the subject and grade level.<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n\n

– <\/span>Public schools: English is taught, but the amount of instruction time is limited.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

– Monolingual international schools: 100% of instruction is delivered in the second language, with little to no Vietnamese.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Teachers\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nVietnamese teachers work flexibly in combination with international teachers.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n\n

– <\/span>Public schools: The majority of teachers are Vietnamese.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

– Monolingual international schools: Foreign teachers make up the majority.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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The multifaceted benefits of bilingual education programs<\/b>\u00a0<\/p>\n

Bilingual education is not merely a method of teaching in two languages; it also offers numerous practical benefits for students in both their academic journey and long-term development. These benefits include:<\/p>\n