Libyan Parents’ Attitudes Towards Bilingualism

Abstract

In our globalized world, the demand and desire to Learn English is increasing. In Benghazi, individuals seek different educational institutions to enhance their English. Some parents choose to enrol their children in bilingual schools that provide education in both English and Arabic. The success of such education is influenced by a myriad of factors. One influential factor is attitudes towards bilingualism and bilingual education. Thus this study aims at exploring the attitudes of 119 parents whose children study at two bilingual schools in Benghazi. A questionnaire that consisted of 16 items was used to gage parents’ attitudes. The data collected was analysed using descriptive statistics including the mean and standard deviation. The statistical results illustrated that parents have positive attitudes towards bilingualism.