ISL – Officially a Language Friendly School

ISL is proud to officially be a language friendly school. This is a reflection of the effort, determination and enthusiasm we have and continue to input into the growth of our school.

 

Mission
  • The Language Friendly School is a response to the increasing levels of multilingualism in schools globally; a result of people migrating to other places seeking employment, reuniting with loved ones or escaping war and conflict.
  • All schools should aim to become linguistically and culturally inclusive, meaning they recognize and embrace their students’ multilingualism, and actively fostering an environment where these languages thrive within the school community.
Vision

With the Language Friendly School, we envision a world in which:

  1. All children have access to a language friendly-learning environment where they feel accepted and valued for who they are.
  2. No child is punished for speaking his or her mother tongues in school by 2030, the deadline of the Sustainable Development Goals.
Benefits of being a Language Friendly School
  • Students learn better and faster when they also learn through their mother tongue.
  • Fostering inclusive and culturally responsive education environments benefit students, educators, parents, and the broader school community.
  • Language Friendly Schools gain access to resources, workshops, and effective pedagogical strategies

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