Today, the role of education is to develop critical-thinking citizens who are capable of engaging with the advancements of the globalized world. Fluency in English is a pathway that facilitates this process by expanding students’ repertoire and learning methods, as well as connecting them with people from many other countries.

While respecting the identity of its partner schools, Skies Learning—a solution from Red Balloon—is committed to educating bilingual students who are prepared to explore every possible opportunity. The program is designed for K-12 education and for educational institutions that do not necessarily have a strong tradition of English instruction but already recognize its importance.

How does Skies Learning promote the development of bilingual students?

“Students can become bilingual even if the school’s curriculum isn’t bilingual in and of itself. We design our teaching sequence based on the routine of each school and class, always contextualizing the learning experience for both the children and the staff,” says Carol Stancati, Director of Skies Learning.

In practice, the learning experience offered by our program is not focused solely on technical English skills; instead, we choose to approach it in a meaningful and immersive way for each age group. Our approach to raising bilingual students is grounded in a growth mindset that seeks to develop social-emotional skills. We also emphasize positive discipline, which balances firmness and kindness to encourage students to make the best decisions. As a result, conversation in the foreign language extends beyond the classroom and becomes an integral part of the student’s life.

The Role of Teachers and Administrators

The professionals who will be teaching in the classroom undergo a specific training process and have access to all of Red Balloon’s materials and methodology, which ensures a light and fluid teaching-and-learning process, as the brand emphasizes.

As for management, we offer the Skies management program, which is designed to systematize and ensure schools’ English language outcomes, thereby impacting the entire school community. Through our consulting services, we ensure that each stage of the process is carried out in a continuous and engaged manner. We believe in close and lasting partnerships.

Educating Bilingual Students Without Changing the School's Core Identity

With Skies Learning, professionals work with the school to identify the program’s key components and success metrics. As a result, classes are implemented effectively, and everyone understands the “how” and “why” behind this new initiative.

“Schools can play a leading role in language education and produce bilingual students by choosing a solution that adds value and is flexible. In practice, an institution should never have to change its identity to launch any project—a partnership should always work to serve the institution, respecting its own pace,” concludes Carol Stancati.

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