What Studies Show About the Benefits of Being Bilingual
Research consistently shows that children who grow up using more than one language enjoy cognitive, academic and social advantages that last well into adulthood. For families in Brackenhurst and Alberton, supporting both English and Afrikaans is one of the most practical ways to give a child that edge.
What the research tells us
Studies have linked bilingualism to stronger working memory, better attention control and improved problem-solving. Bilingual children often find it easier to switch between tasks and to see problems from more than one angle. These skills support learning across every subject — not only languages.
There is also evidence that bilingual learners can develop greater empathy and cultural awareness, because they regularly move between different ways of expressing ideas.
Academic benefits that matter for Matric
Strong Afrikaans and English skills open more subject choices and reduce stress when language papers appear in the Matric exams. Learners who are comfortable in both languages tend to perform better in comprehension, essay writing and oral assessments. That is why Brackenkidz places real emphasis on language support for both primary and high school students.
How Brackenkidz supports bilingual learning
Brackenkidz aftercare in Brackenhurst, Alberton offers enrolled students free priority Afrikaans lessons Monday to Thursday (15:45–16:05). These classes are presented by tutors with Afrikaans as home language and form part of the value included in the aftercare fee.
In addition, we offer structured extra lessons in:
- Mathematics – Monday & Wednesday or Tuesday & Thursday (14:30–15:30)
- English – Monday & Wednesday (15:30–16:30)
- Afrikaans – Tuesday & Thursday (15:30–16:30)
High school students are welcome. Our environment is geared to help them build the consistency and confidence needed for the best possible Matric results.
A practical advantage for local families
Whether your child is in primary school or working towards Matric, regular exposure to quality Afrikaans instruction makes a measurable difference. Free Afrikaans for enrolled aftercare students removes a cost barrier and turns every afternoon into an opportunity for language growth.
Contact Brackenkidz aftercare in Brackenhurst, Alberton to find out how free Afrikaans lessons and extra Maths & English can support your child’s progress.