Bilingual Education

Carmarthenshire is home to more Welsh speakers than any other county in Wales, making it one of the best places for children to grow up bilingual.

Today, being able to speak more than one language is a valuable life skill. Across the world, millions of people use two or more languages every day at home, in education and at work. Through Welsh-medium education, every child in Carmarthenshire has the opportunity to become confidently bilingual in Welsh and English.

Welsh-medium Education is for Everyone

You do not need to speak Welsh at home for your child to attend a Welsh-medium school. Every year, children from a wide range of linguistic backgrounds begin their education in Welsh and go on to become fluent Welsh and English speakers.

Our schools are experienced in supporting learners from non-Welsh-speaking families, helping children develop language skills naturally through everyday learning, play and social interaction.

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Pre-school age

Discover how you can give your child a solid foundation before starting at a Welsh-medium school.

Pre-school age

Primary schools

Welsh medium education is available to all children and young people, within reasonable travelling distance from their homes. In Welsh medium education, Welsh is used as the medium for teaching, but both Welsh and English are taught as a subject also.

Primary schools

Secondary schools

Welsh medium secondary education is available within a reasonable distance from all homes in Carmarthenshire. Young people who are bilingual from primary school can easily continue their education in Welsh at secondary school.

Secondary schools

Further and Higher Education

There are opportunities to study bilingually or through the medium of Welsh at Coleg Sir Gâr which include further education courses, higher education courses, as well as in apprenticeships.

Further and Higher Education

FAQs: Myths and realities of Welsh-medium education

Discover the facts behind common misconceptions about bilingual education and explore the opportunities, benefits, and lifelong advantages it can provide for learners.

FAQs: Myths and realities of Welsh-medium education

Advantages of being bilingual

Being able to speak two languages fluently has many benefits.

Advantages of being bilingual

Support and advice

Useful links and contact information.

Support and advice

Welsh in Education Strategic Plan (WESP)

Our Welsh in Education Strategic Plan sets out the council’s vision on how we will develop Welsh language provision in our schools.

Welsh in Education Strategic Plan (WESP)

Welsh Language Immersion Centres

To ensure that your child integrates effectively into the new school and local area, there is a worthwhile opportunity for your child to learn Welsh by attending an intensive Welsh course at the Language Centre.

Welsh Language Immersion Centres

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Bilingual Education

Pre-school age

Primary schools

Secondary schools

Further and Higher Education

FAQs: Myths and realities of Welsh-medium education

Advantages of being bilingual

Support and advice

Welsh in Education Strategic Plan (WESP)

Welsh Language Immersion Centres