Scientific researches and  experts reports suggest that early exposure to a foreign language – any language – has been scientifically linked to increased cognitive abilities, a richer vocabulary and improved English and math scores. 

The rapid changes around the globe represent new needs and new directions for children of all ages (as well as adults), and new opportunities for bringing children to a broader and a bigger world—and that big, broad world to them. Kids who learn Mandarin Chinese and English will be ready to join the global conversation and take advantage of all the world has to offer.

A research study commissioned by the British Council ever concluded that the lack of students fluent in a foreign language in both Britain and the United States will eventually weaken the competitiveness of both countries. 

The report highlights the economic advantages of more and better language education and the risks of remaining a largely monolingual culture and nation. The report concludes that the British Council should encourage kids to learn Mandarin Chinese today, expecting that their greater knowledge and broader experience may give them significant advantages in the globalized workplace of tomorrow.