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 English as part of their core mission but already recognize its importance.

How does Skies Learning promote the development of bilingual students?

“Students can be bilingual even if the school’s curriculum isn’t bilingual in and of itself. We tailor our teaching sequence to the routine of each school and class, always contextualizing the learning experience for both the children and the teachers,” 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 teach English in a meaningful and immersive way tailored to 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 engaging manner. We believe in close, long-lasting partnerships.

Educating Bilingual Students Without Changing the School's DNA

With Skies Learning, professionals work with the school to identify the program’s key components and success metrics. This ensures that 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 a project—a partnership should always work to serve the institution, respecting its own pace,” concludes Carol Stancati.

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