Bilingualism, you can take it anywhere and use it anywhere!
We
are living in the post-industrial age, during a time when communication
and information are among our most valuable commodities. People who
understand and take advantage of these new realities will enjoy a new
prosperity. By providing students with strong second language skills we
will be arming them with a skill which will be invaluable. Here are
some things to consider
With French and English language skills, your child can speak to 556 million people in 83 countries
French opens doors to knowledge and communication
French gives graduates an advantage in the workplace
Quick Facts about FSL. Did you know...
French is spoken in two of the G7 countries
France is Europe’s foremost investor abroad
French is the official language of the International Red Cross
French is the official language of the post offices around the world
French is one of the two official languages at the Olympic Games
French is the one of the most widely taught second languages after English
French is one of the official languages of the United Nations
French is the major language of high tech and business around the world
Over 20,000 English words have their origins in French
In 1994, the United States did business / trade with the following countries in order of importance:
1. French speaking countries
2. Japan
3. Spanish speaking countries