dual-language program
nounA dual-language program is a school class where children learn in two languages.
Mia's school has a dual-language program where she learns math in Spanish and reading in English.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A teaching model where two groups of students, each speaking a different first language, learn together in both languages.
The dual-language program pairs English speakers with Spanish speakers so each group helps the other.
3. A school program that teaches all subjects in two languages across the whole school day.
In the dual-language program, science and social studies are taught in Mandarin every afternoon.
4. A government or district initiative that funds instruction in two languages for students.
The district launched a dual-language program to help newcomers keep learning in their home language.