The importance of
a rich and varied vocabulary

In addition to bilingualism, École Bilingue Chardin Preschool and Elementary School attaches great importance to the level of language proficiency, be it in French or English. École Bilingue Chardin aims to help children acquire a rich vocabulary and a sustained level of language skills, starting in preschool. Children with a rich and varied vocabulary not only have an easier time learning another language, but they also approach reading in a more relaxed manner, have more self-confidence, and manage oral presentations better.

The latest studies

It has now been established that a performance gap at the end of preschool is very difficult to close. At the beginning of kindergarten, children with the poorest vocabulary know an average of about 500 words, and those with an average vocabulary reach 1,000 words; the group endowed with the best vocabulary knows about 2,500 words. Besides the fact that children are attracted by "complicated" words and learn them quite naturally from the very first classes, this learning is also very structuring at the neuronal level. The entire staff at École Bilingue Chardin Preschool and Elementary School are aware of the importance of acquiring a rich vocabulary, and all the teachers encourage the children to use precise words and avoid hypernyms.

Oral Presentations

A rich linguistic base allows the child to be more comfortable during oral presentations. École Bilingue Chardin attaches great importance to making sure that every child can speak in public, and encourages them to do so within a supportive and caring environment, whatever their age, in front of their classmates during oral reports or book presentations, and in special events such as the end-of-year show.