Surprising Benefits of Spanish Immersion for Very Young Learners in Round Rock & Austin, Texas
It’s much more than learning a second language
Results include academic advantages over monolingual kids in the areas of math, language, maturity, and more
English speaking students easily pick up Spanish and quickly become bilingual
INIC Preschool’s full Spanish curriculum (plus Mandarin Chinese) stimulates multiple areas of the brain
Proof that bilingualism supercharges young kids’ brains continues to grow, as shown by The University of Texas at Austin and the U.S. Department of Education. Academic advantages result in unexpected ways for babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and pre-kinder children in bilingual environments, giving them an edge over monolingual learners.
With locations in Round Rock and Austin, Texas, INIC Preschool (International Immersion Center) provides a full education experience. Children ages 0-5 are immersed in the Spanish language and a variety of cultures, as well as reading, writing, math, science, arts, and more. Every class and activity is in Spanish, every day, and the challenging curriculum adapts to each child’s unique style of learning. Mandarin Chinese classes are also provided twice-weekly.
Most students only speak English when they start at INIC. But they easily pick up Spanish and Chinese, and quickly become bilingual. Language immersion programs are most beneficial when started at a young age.
The U.S. Department of Education cites many advantages enjoyed by young bilingual children.
Developing strong thinking skills
Using logic, focusing, remembering, and making decisions
Babies raised in bilingual households show better self-control, a key indicator of school success
Being bilingual supports children in maintaining strong ties with their family, culture, and community
Michigan State University reports that between the ages of 0-3, brains of young children are uniquely suited to learn a second language, unlocking significant benefits:
Infants excelled in detecting a switch in language as early as 6 months old
They can learn a second language as easy as they learned to walk
Learning a second language does not negatively impact the child’s native language
New 2022 research by Maria Arredondo, Ph.D. at the University of Texas at Austin examined infants six to ten months old.
Babies in bilingual environments are better learners than kids in monolingual environments
Bilinguals are better at “code switching,” are able to block distractions, and have longer attention spans
Research by Dr. Barbara Lust at Cornell University’s Language Acquisition Lab shows “bilingual children enjoy cognitive and social advantages.“
Cognitive advantages follow from becoming bilingual. These cognitive advantages can contribute to a child’s future academic success.
Bilingualism also imparts social advantages, making it possible for kids to access other cultures in ways monolinguals cannot.
By attending INIC Preschool, early childhood learners see boosts in developmental milestones, celebrate cultural diversity, and unlock bilingual superpowers. Self-schedule a tour here in moments, and enroll today!
About INIC Preschool Spanish Immersion Education & Childcare
Learn. Play. Make Friends. Founded in 2012, INIC Preschool (International Immersion Center) is a Spanish immersion school with locations in Round Rock and South Austin. Educators here are upbeat and enjoy a positive teacher-led work environment with access to many benefits. INIC’s challenging curriculum accommodates the unique learning style of every child, from three-month-old infants up to school age. The classroom experience is intentionally low tech for kids, but parents and grandparents are delighted to check in on their little scholar with high-tech, easy-to-use tools: WatchMeGrow and Brightwheel. All classes and activities are taught in Spanish, every day.
INIC Preschool Round Rock proudly serves families in Pflugerville, North Austin, Cedar Park, Leander, Georgetown, Hutto, Taylor, and Liberty Hill. INIC Preschool South Austin has served these communities since 2012: South Austin, Circle C, Oak Hill, Buda, Kyle, Dripping Springs, Driftwood, Bee Cave Township, Westlake, Onion Creek, Manchaca, and more.
Round Rock, Texas: 2960 Jazz Street // rrAdmissions@inic-edu.com
South Austin, Texas: 2100 W. William Cannon Dr. // Admissions@inic-edu.com