Your child will be exposed to both languages equally. At Capucine, your child will be hearing English all day in school and the world around, while being able to still maintain their academic French. We strive to have a balance of children speaking both languages in the classroom, leading to social interactions in both languages. We believe that in order to have a strong second language, the first language needs to be supported. This hypothesis is supported through research on how first language skills impact second language acquisition and literacy (eg. August & Shanahan, 2006; Bialystok 2006; Chin & Wigglesworth, 2007; Kovaacs & Mehler, 2009; Riches & Genesee, 2006). For families who will be moving back to their francophone countries after a period of time in the United States, their children will be able to maintain an academic level of French upon reentry.