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  4. Becoming Bilingual (1)
  • New Welsh Medium Primary School

    Blaenau Gwent Council is building a new Welsh Medium Primary School, inclusive of a Welsh-medium childcare provision, at Chartist Way, Sirhowy Tredegar.

  • Becoming Bilingual Overview

    Evidence base research has shown that being bilingual has many benefits,

  • The Benefits of being Bilingual

    Evidence base research has shown that being bilingual has many benefits

  • The Education Journey

    As a parent, deciding on your child’s education will be one of the most important decisions that you will make.

  • Pre school

    You can start your child's journey to bilingualism from the outset.

  • Welsh-medium Primary school

    Blaenau Gwent has one Welsh medium primary setting, Ysgol Gymraeg Bro Helyg in Blaina with another one opening in September 2023

  • Welsh-medium Secondary school

    Blaenau Gwent have secured secondary school places in Ysgol Gyfun Gwynllyw a 3-18 school.

  • Post 16 education

    If your child is in Welsh-medium secondary they are able to apply to stay in the six form and undertake AS/A levels.

  • Adult Learning

    Coleg Gwent delivers courses in Blaenau Gwent, Caerphilly, Monmouthshire, Newport and Torfaen on behalf of the National Centre for Learning Welsh.

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