Expanding World Language Opportunities: How Schools Can Partner with LanguageBird
Schools looking to expand their language offerings and provide students with personalized learning experiences can benefit from partnering with LanguageBird. In addition to working directly with families, we collaborate with schools to offer flexible, high-quality language instruction in 15 world languages.
LanguageBird’s accredited courses and programs are designed to support schools in a variety of ways.
1. Expand Language Access
By partnering with LanguageBird, schools can expand language access, offering more options for students at all proficiency levels. This not only enriches the academic experience but also strengthens student recruitment and retention. Whether a student is passionate about continuing their language studies beyond what their school offers or exploring a new language, LanguageBird provides personalized, one-to-one instruction to meet their needs.
2. Flexible Support for Transfer Students
For schools welcoming transfer students, our flexible programming ensures a seamless transition, allowing them to continue their language studies even if their preferred language isn’t available on campus. Additionally, we offer supplementary support through after-school or weekend chat rooms and office-hour-style tutoring, giving students extra opportunities for practice and growth.
3. Professional Development for Educators
LanguageBird also supports educators by offering professional development (PD) programs. Our expert-led training helps language teachers stay current with best practices in instruction, cultural competency, and innovative teaching strategies.
4. Summer Course Options
We offer flexible summer options for schools seeking accredited courses for remediation, advancement, or enrichment without the need for additional staff or facilities.
5. Support for International Students
International students can also benefit from LanguageBird’s support. Our coursework helps non-native English speakers meet the language proficiency standards required for admission, providing a pathway for conditional admission when needed.
6. Recognizing Multilingualism with the Global Seal of Biliteracy Exam
Additionally, we offer the Global Seal of Biliteracy, enabling students to earn credentialing in all languages, including their home languages. Recognizing students’ multilingualism at awards and graduation ceremonies highlights the diverse linguistic talents within a school community.
Success Story
A great example of the impact of a LanguageBird partnership is Holston Academy student Sofia M., who took a Russian course through our program. Reflecting on her experience, Sofia shared:
“The LanguageBird Russian 1 online course was very involved, and we touched on quite a bit of the Russian language. Plus, my teacher was wonderful! She was very excited to teach me the Russian language and culture. During our one-on-one time, we spent a lot of time speaking in Russian, which definitely helped me better understand and learn the language!”
To hear more about Sofia’s journey and how LanguageBird supported her learning, check out her blog post on Holston Academy’s website.
Partner with LanguageBird
At LanguageBird, we believe that every student deserves the opportunity to learn a language in a way that suits their goals and learning style. As Dr. Karyn Koven, our Founder and CEO, said, “We partner with schools to provide personalized language learning solutions that empower students and support educators. By offering flexible, one-to-one instruction, we help schools expand their language offerings and create opportunities for students to gain valuable language skills and cultural understanding.”
Partnering with LanguageBird means providing your students with the tools to succeed in language learning, whether for academic credit, college applications, or personal enrichment. We look forward to collaborating with schools dedicated to fostering language proficiency and cultural understanding. Contact us today to learn more about how we can work together to enhance your language programs.
