Multilingual Education Key Facts for International Mother Language Day

Did you know that February 21st was International Mother Language Day Tell, why is multilingual education so important

Multilingual education promotes linguistic diversity.

Multilingual education helps children learn, especially when they come from linguistic minorities.

Multilingual education can help reduce poverty.

Multilingual education helps students learn the official language of instruction, too.

Multilingual education has mental health benefits.

Multilingual education encourages respect for local languages and cultures. Respecting language is an integral part of respecting other cultures