An inclusive educational environment for bilingual students

an inclusive environment ensures equal opportunities for all students, regardless of their language background or cultural background. Bilingual students, feeling comfortable, can concentrate better on their studies and achieve higher academic results. Using different languages and cultural perspectives promotes cognitive flexibility, creativity, and problem-solving skills. The article is devoted to the importance of creating an inclusive educational environment for bilingual students and representatives of different cultures in the context of globalization. The authors substantiate the need to support the diversity of students' linguistic and cultural experiences, emphasizing the crucial role of bilingual and multicultural communities in ensuring successful learning and well-being of students. The article analyzes the numerous advantages of bilingualism and intercultural interaction, including cognitive, social and economic benefits. Five key advantages of bilingual and cross-cultural communities at the university are discussed in detail: a sense of belonging, support for language development, cultural exchange, improved academic performance and personal growth. The authors also focus on the role of teachers and administration in creating an inclusive environment and supporting such initiatives, including involving parents and the local community. The article reasonably demonstrates how the creation of such communities contributes to the development of students and the creation of a more equitable and efficient education system. The approaches proposed by the authors can be adapted and used in various educational institutions, regardless of their size and location. The article contributes to the formation of a discussion about the need to create truly inclusive and effective educational systems in a globalized world.

bilingual students, cultural experience, multicultural communities, cross-cultural communities