Why HudsonWay?
HudsonWay Immersion School students learn all academic content in two languages - Spanish and English, which develops critical thinkers, problem solvers and students who have multiple cultural perspectives - skills important in a global world.
What are the advantages?
- Increased cognitive flexibility and problem-solving skills
- Increased cognitive flexibility and problem-solving skills
- High levels of bi-literacy in Spanish and English
- Outperforming norms in standardized tests of English and math
- Enhanced creativity
- Greater cultural understanding
- Placement in top-tier public and private high schools
Why Spanish?
- Spanish is the second most widely spoken language in the world spoken by over 570 million people
- Spanish is one of the fastest growing languages in the United States, predicted to be spoken by 30% of the US population by 2050 and making the US the world’s largest Spanish speaking population by 2060 surpassing Mexico
- Over the past five years the demand for bilingual workers has more than doubled with most need in Spanish and English
- Understanding the Hispanic culture helps people connect with others in 27+ countries in which Spanish is spoken
Who can benefit from this program?
- Everyone – students do not come from a Spanish speaking household
- Most begin in preschool, but students can join in elementary and even middle school
See how this experience transformed these students: