Abstract

The purpose of the present study was to conduct a needs analysis project for students attending the bilingual primary school (Greek-Albanian) of Korca in Albania. In this school, a minimum of 8 years of bilingual instruction is provided, starting at kindergarten. A number of 120 bilingual students attending the 5th and 6th grade, aged 11-12 years participated in the study. A ‘plurilingual biography’ instrument, which consisted of 30 questions, was designed and administered to these primary school students. The findings indicated that the student's major reason for attending the bilingual school was the development of L2 competencies needed for training, employment, cultural exchange and personal fulfillment.

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