Bilingual and Multilingual Education: Harnessing linguistic diversity for better learning

Walk into almost any classroom in the world today, and you are likely to hear more than one language. This is not unusual; it is the reality of modern education. Renowned linguist François Grosjean estimates that between half and three-quarters of the world’s population speaks two or more languages. In an increasingly interconnected world, bilingualism and multilingualism are no longer optional skills for a few people. They are becoming essential competencies for life, work and learning.