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This report discusses programs for the education of school-age, non-native language speakers in European Union, France, Israel, Japan and United Kingdom (England). [1]

England	European Union	France	Israel	Japan
Introduction	Introduction	Report	Introduction	Right to Education and Compulsory Education
Right to Education	Legal Framework		Right to Education	Language Issues
Language Instruction in English	Policy Considerations		Instruction in Hebrew
Additional Measures	Programs Implemented by the EU Member States		Bilingual Teaching
	Concluding Remarks		Additional Programs

1. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland comprises four separate countries, England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.  While central rule at Westminster remains, various Acts have provided for the devolution of power back to Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland in certain areas, one of these being education.  One notable item regarding the devolved powers can be seen in education in Wales.  The Welsh Assembly has stated that its ultimate aim is a bilingual Wales, where people can transition easily between English and Welsh.

Last Updated: 08/07/2012