Source:
https://scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/2118281/speaking-two-tongues
Hong Kong/ Education

Speaking in two tongues

Bilingualism has become essential in education, but different schools approach it quite differently

Victoria Shanghai Academy

The basic principles for effective bilingual education are well established. Start as young as possible, create an immersive environment, provide a cultural context, and offer extra individual support whenever this seems necessary.

But within these broad parameters, schools in Hong Kong have differing approaches to achieving the intended goal. This influences their classroom practices, curriculum structure, choice of materials, and allocation of resources.