Students at Columbus Bilingual Academy-North have shown off their English and Spanish speaking skills through theatrical performances at the school’s 2026 “Bilingual Banquet,” and the academy is celebrating their success. The academy recently added a brand new International Studies track that allows middle-school students to participate in global virtual exchange programs. The campus also continues to see high parent engagement through its “Dual Language Families” workshops that support student biliteracy at home.

Q1. How does the “Dual Language” model at Columbus Bilingual Academy-North help students achieve full fluency?

Ans. Students receive core instruction in both languages so they master academic subjects while becoming naturally biliterate and bicultural each and every day.

Q2. Does Columbus Bilingual Academy-North offer any special supports for families who are not fluent in their child's second language?

Ans. We provide parents with resources called “Language Bridge” to help them help their children with homework and school events each year, including tools and translated materials.

Q3. What kinds of cultural programs does Columbus Bilingual Academy-North sponsor to celebrate its diverse student population?

Ans. We have an annual "International Banquet" and multi-cultural festivals where students perform and do research projects for parents to display their fluency.

Q4. How does technology use at Columbus Bilingual Academy-North change the research process of primary students?

Ans.Students are provided with tablets to access digital libraries in both languages and to compare the global perspective on a variety of historical topics.

Q5. Are there any student-led clubs at Columbus Bilingual Academy-North that are dedicated to bilingual creative writing?

Ans. Our club, the “Dual-Voice Writers”, gives students a chance to write original pieces in English and Spanish and to regularly celebrate their unique bilingual identity.