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If you want your kids to be strong in math or english, enroll them in a bilingual preschool or daycare. Studies show that children that learn a second language outperform students on standardized tests. There are many daycares, preschools and early learning centres that offer bilingual school programs in Mandarin, German, French or Spanish such as The Dalton School in Toronto or The French International School Cousteau in North Vancouver. We've highlighted some that make our top bilingual preschools list below.
Many studies show that second language learning not only improves a child's linguistic abilities, but their cognitive and creative abilities as well. "Children that learn a second language beginning in early childhood demonstrate certain advantages over children who do not" states Therese Sullivan Caccavale, President of the National Network for Early Language Learning.
In addition, learning a second language at an early age, something a bilingual preschool or daycare can offer, will improve problem solving and critical thinking skills, creativity and flexibility of the mind, with direct correlations to improved scores in standardized tests for verbal and math levels.
Read more about the benefits of bilingualism here. Read more about the benefits of preschool education here.
It's never too late to learn a new language, but earlier is better. It's easier to pick up French, Mandarin or German if you start in preschool. However, "longer sequences of foreign language instruction seem to lead to better academic achievement overall" states Caccavale. All research in the field of language studies points to the benefits of starting a second language as early as three years of age. Give your kids a boost at educational success and consider enrolling your child in a bilingual preschool or early education language program.
SOURCES: Duke Tip: Cognitive Benefits of Learning Languages
Find preschools with language immersion in French, German or Mandarin as well as private schools with preschool programs offering English as a Second Language support.
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| School Name | Type | Cost | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Momentum Montessori (est. 2016)
Children absorb multiple languages, music & develop sports skills VERY easily. Momentum Montessori is a multilingual school exposing kids (1.5 - 6 yrs) to multiple languages, sports & music like no other program. [View profile] | $10,800 to $20,400 | ||
| Central Montessori Schools - York Mills (est. 1995)
Central Montessori Schools in Toronto offers instruction from nursery to grade six, with enrolment of 900 day students and tuition starting at $5,900. [View profile] | $7,550 to $16,550 | ||
| York Montessori School (est. 2007)
York Montessori School in Richmond Hill offers children from 16 months to 6 years old a wholesome Montessori education. Teacher to student ratios of 1:5 - 1:8. [View profile] | $11,800 to $12,500 User reviews (1) | ||
| Children's Garden Nursery School (est. 1986)
Children's Garden Nursery School located on the corner of Bayview Ave and Broadway Ave, provides high quality programming for toddler, preschool and kindergarten students. [View profile] | $4,800 to $16,000 | ||
| TFS - Canada's International School (est. 1962)
TFS - Canada's International School offers Canada's only bilingual IB programs from PK to Grade 12. Average class size is 12 to 22 students. Entrance Scholarship to Grade 7 is available. [View profile] School Expo Exhibitor - Toronto, Halton-Peel | $17,600 to $31,100 | ||
| Royal Cachet Montessori School (est. 2006)
Royal Cachet Montessori School is a Montessori school that offers programs from nursery to grade three in Markham. Its average class size is five to 15 students. [View profile] | $6,800 to $12,900 | ||
| Westside Montessori School (est. 2008)
An authentic, CCMA accredited Montessori School located in downtown Toronto, offering programs for Toddlers, Casa and Elementary children. [View profile] School Expo Exhibitor - Toronto | $18,000 to $19,700 | ||
| La Citadelle International Academy of Arts and Science (est. 2000)
La Citadelle's Excellence in Bilingual Education and academically advanced curriculum develop successful global citizens through IB & AP programs and a holistic approach where students achieve their highest potential. [View profile] School Expo Exhibitor - Toronto | $16,750 to $20,750 | ||
| The Giles School (est. 1989)
The Giles School is a French immersion private school in Toronto for children age 2 (Pre-K) to Grade 8. Open Admissions through Grade 1, small classes, and Mandarin introduced as a third language in Grade 1. [View profile] | $12,200 to $20,300 | ||
Ellington Montessori School (est. 1990)
Ellington Montessori School offers small class sizes and individualized programs from pre-school to grade eight. Our holistic approach to education helps prepare students for success in today's rapidly changing world. [View profile] | $7,900 to $14,000 | |||
Lycée Français de Toronto (est. 1995)
Lycée Français de Toronto is a French school that offers programs from nursery to grade 12. Its average class size is 17 students. [View profile] School Expo Exhibitor - Toronto | $14,683 to $16,935 | |||
Century Private School (est. 1994)
Century Montessori Schools in Richmond Hill runs from preschool to grade twelve, with class sizes as low as 12 students. [View profile] | $8,400 to $26,800 | |||
Académie de la Capitale (est. 1998)
Académie de la Capitale, an IB World School in Ottawa, offers programmes in both English and French, from Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 12. Students thrive in a culture of academic excellence and real-life learning. [View profile] | $9,340 to $17,240 | |||
Oxford Learning Academy (Private School) (est. 1984)
Oxford Learning Academy – where your child will experience a homeschooling approach with the benefits of socialization in a small classroom environment. This Milton private school runs from PK to grade 8. [View profile] | $6,950 to $12,725 | |||
Beyond Montessori School (est. 2008)
Conveniently located near downtown St. Catharines, BMS offers core-French Montessori. Toddler to Grade 8 with class sizes of 5 to 20 students. Tuition from $4,000 to $9,500. Extended Care. New facility and acreage. [View profile] | $8,500 | |||
Académie St-Laurent Academy (est. 2007)
St-Laurent Academy is a private school that offers programs from nursery to high school in Ottawa. Its average class size is ten to 15 students. [View profile] | $13,000 to $17,000 User reviews (1) | |||
German International School Toronto (est. 1999)
German International School in Toronto offers programs from PK to grade 8. It provides a German curriculum enriched with Canadian content. [View profile] School Expo Exhibitor - Toronto | $8,755 to $17,000 | |||
Sidney Ledson Institute (est. 1982)
The PK – Grade 6 program is a visible expression of the philosophy embodied in Ledson's books, Raising Brighter Children and Teach Your Child to Read in Just 10 Minutes a Day. [View profile] School Expo Exhibitor - Toronto | $5,800 to $10,070 User reviews (7) | |||
Calgary French & International School (est. 1969)
Calgary French & International School, a traditional, alternative private school, offers preschool to grade 12 with enrolment of 750 day students. [View profile] | $10,810 to $12,720 | |||
Lycée Louis Pasteur (est. 1966)
Lycée Louis Pasteur is the only school in Calgary to teach the French Ministry of Education and Alberta Education curricula. Three years old to Grade 12. All linguistic backgrounds welcome. [View profile] | $12,200 to $14,300 | |||
This traditional and alternative private school in Kirkland, Quebec offers programs for grades PK to 6 with full English & French bilingual. The average class size is about 18 to 20. [View profile] | $11,850 to $12,528 | |||
TFS - Canada's International School (West Campus) (est. 1962)
TFS - Canada's International School (West Campus) offers programs from pre-kindergarten to grade seven. Its average class size is 12 to 22 students. [View profile] | $11,900 to $26,150 | |||
Sunrise Montessori School (est. 1988)
Sunrise Montessori School offers English and French Immersion program from Infant to Grade 8 in Markham. [View profile] | $11,500 to $19,800 | |||
Odyssey Montessori School (est. 2006)
Odyssey Montessori School is a private Montessori day school with two campuses. The Christie and Sorauren locations provide programs for students 18 months to 6 years old. [View profile] | $7,600 to $12,600 | |||
Académie Vaudrin Academy (est. 2005)
This alternative and traditional private school in Vaudreuil-Dorion, Quebec offers grades PS to 6 with a tuition cost of $3,600 to $7,900. [View profile] | $9,176 | |||
Montessori House of Children (est. 1974)
Located in Brantford, Ontario, Montessori House of Children (MHC) provides excellent programs for grades Nursery to 3 and helps young children reach their learning potential with both independent and self-directed learning. MHC also offers support for students with learning differences. [View profile] | $6,200 to $9,500 | |||
Philopateer Christian College (est. 1999)
Philopateer Christian College offers programs from pre-kindergarten to grade 12 in Mississauga. Its average class size is 12 to 18 students. [View profile] | $7,000 to $100,000 | |||
Hatch House Montessori School (est. 2005)
The Hatch House Montessori School is a very child centered school where each student is respected for his/her uniqueness and is taught accordingly. Ask about our unique, fully bilingual elementary program. [View profile] | $7,500 to $12,000 | |||
The bilingual French and English curriculum of Ecole la Nouvelle Vague is based on the Ministry of Education accredited program. [View profile] | $11,000 to $12,000 | |||
Central Montessori Schools - Sheppard Campus (est. 1995)
The most important period of life is not the age of university studies, but the first one - the period from birth to the age of six. Choose Central Montessori Schools. [View profile] School Expo Exhibitor - Toronto | $7,750 to $16,700 | |||
Kaban Montessori School (est. 2002)
Kaban Montessori School in west Mississauga/Erin Mills is a CCMA accredited school for children aged 6 months to 12 years. Come for a tour, you'll love it! [View profile] | $11,850 to $15,850 | |||
Emerson Academy (est. 2015)
Emerson Academy is the Bilingual Montessori & French Imm. school where your child’s bright future is created by design today. Here, character is cultivated, leadership skills are instilled & achievement becomes innate. [View profile] | $12,500 |
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