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Early Bilingualism

Succeeding in the 21st century will require new ways of thinking, strong language skills and an open mind.

Why bilingualism

Two languages are no longer a luxury

Bilingualism matters in an interconnected world, where English holds significant influence alongside official languages such as French.

At Cosmopolitan, French and English are not alternatives. They are both the language of the classroom, all year, for every child.

French 60%

English 40%

The window is open early

Young children have a natural capacity for acquiring several languages at once. The earlier a child starts learning a second language, the greater their chance of achieving full fluency.

Native speakers matter

Consistent exposure to native speakers provides the most effective learning environment, which is why every class has both a French and an English teacher.

It pays off later

Dual-language instruction gives students a competitive advantage in higher education and employment. International workplaces value multilingual proficiency and cultural adaptability.

Our aim

What bilingual education is actually for

To help children feel happy, safe and valued.
To help them become confident, independent individuals.
To let them challenge themselves and take risks in their learning.
To build healthy self-esteem and respect for others.
To develop the skills and resilience they need for future academic success.

A creative bilingual school in the heart of Dakar, educating children aged 2 to 12 in French and English since 2014.

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Amitie, Dakar, Senegal