1 min readBy Robyn Tyler
THE CONVERSATION: What happened when a South African school switched from English to bilingual science tests
By Robyn TylerSouth Africa
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Well‑resourced mother‑tongue bilingual science lessons and tests can improve Grade 4 performance and parent involvement, suggesting scalable bilingual education across South Africa.
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- 22 words · 1 min read
- Published
- September 22, 2026
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- Robyn Tyler
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- Daily Maverick