bilingual education

noun

: education in an English-language school system in which students with little fluency in English are taught in both their native language and English

Examples of bilingual education in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The transition is eased with resources while learners get up to speed: English language classes for adults, important documents printed in native languages, bilingual education for children. —Patricia Lopez, The Mercury News, 22 Mar. 2025

Programs include: bilingual education, language immersion, Montessori education, arts and technology. —Rory Linnane, Journal Sentinel, 29 Feb. 2024

The contract has cemented proposals for newcomer or immigrant students through a standing bilingual education committee. —Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2025

According to summary provided by the House speaker’s office, the bill includes financial support for special education, bilingual education and pre-kindergarten and a $395 increase in the base amount schools get per student, known as the basic allotment. —Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Apr. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1900, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for bilingual education

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