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How do Prince Edward Island schools encourage bilingualism?

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Prince Edward Island encourages bilingualism primarily through its educational system. While English is the predominant language spoken by more than nine-tenths of the population, the province supports French-language proficiency by offering an optional French immersion program in schools. Additionally, classroom instruction in French is available to students.1