Investigating the Impact of Bilingual Education on Cross-Cultural Competence: A Case Study of a Prominent International School in Shenzhen, China

Abstract

This article focuses on the impact of bilingual education on students' language proficiency and cross-cultural understanding, utilizing a case study of a prominent international school in Shenzhen, China. The research objective is to explore the bilingual education program and cross-cultural activities implemented at the school, evaluating their impact on students' language proficiency and cross-cultural understanding. Methodologically, the study involves collecting data through surveys and interviews with students, teachers, and school administrators, analyzing the data using qualitative research techniques, and comparing the results with those of previous studies. The findings reveal that the bilingual education program and cross-cultural activities have had a positive impact on the students' language proficiency and cross-cultural understanding, particularly for students with lower initial proficiency. Additionally, the study contributes to the body of knowledge by providing insights into effective bilingual education practices and cross-cultural programming that can be implemented in other international schools with similar student populations.