Transitional bilingual education

Transitional bilingual education is a teaching approach where students learn both their native language and the dominant language of the country, with the goal of eventually becoming proficient in the dominant language. Initially, lessons are conducted in the students’ native language to help them understand content, while gradually introducing more instruction in the second language. The aim is to support students’ academic success and cultural identity while transitioning smoothly to full proficiency in the dominant language, often leading to their integration into mainstream classrooms.