“Children who are raised with at least two languages have been found to have greater social understanding,”
Oren Boxer, Ph.D., neuropsychologist
At Gables Montessori School, children engage in daily Spanish and French lessons alongside a vibrant English curriculum, creating a rich multilingual environment. To support students from diverse linguistic backgrounds, we incorporate ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) strategies that ease the language learning process. We are proud to welcome children from around the world who are rapidly gaining proficiency in both English and Spanish, fostering a truly inclusive and globally minded community.
According to the Florida Department of Education, multilingualism offers many valuable benefits, including:
- Higher levels of abstract thought and reasoning
- Increased empathy development
- Mental flexibility (task switching)
- Increased executive fuction
- Greater job opportunities
- Higher earning potential
- Improved self-esteem
