Since becoming a bilingual school in 1997, Caulfield Primary School has established itself as a school of choice especially for those wishing to provide their children with a bilingual education.
As one of two English-Japanese bilingual schools in Victoria, we are committed to the idea that ‘We don’t teach a language; we teach in a language!’
Research and experience suggest that children who have a bilingual education have enhanced literacy skills in their first language as well as generally more highly developed thinking skills.
Many of our children leave us with highly developed skills in reading, writing and speaking Japanese, often at a standard equivalent to Year 9 or 10
Our bilingual education provides our children with many unique opportunities and experiences developing not only a strong awareness of Japanese language and culture but also of global citizenship
As one of only 11 bilingual schools in Victoria. Our students receive a unique education. The immersion of our children in an environment in which Japanese is spoken
and taught by native speakers, ensures their language development is authentic.
The following links might provide some further supporting details about the benefits of bilingual education for your child or more importantly, if you are considering Caulfield PS for your child, we are always eager to discuss your interest in our school with you via a school tour or initial conversation.
Research on Bilingual Education