Collection: Lee Kuan Yew Fund for Bilingualism

Overview

The establishment of the Lee Kuan Yew Fund for Bilingualism (the "Fund") was announced by Mr Lee Kuan Yew on 28 November 2011, at the launch of his new book, “My Lifelong Challenge: Singapore’s Bilingual Journey”. The Fund is set up as a Company Limited by Guarantee, with Charity and Institution of a Public Character status.

Apart from promoting bilingualism from a young age, the Fund also hopes to encourage the active use of bilingualism amongst youths. Equipping them with proficiency in both English and their Mother Tongue Languages not only prepares them for a globalised environment but also fortifies their connection to our rich Asian heritage.

概述

李光耀双语基金是李光耀先生于2011年11月在他的新书《我一生的挑战：新加坡双语之路》发布会上 正式宣布成立的。

随着家庭用语的改变，成立李光耀双语基金的目的是要促进双语教育，并辅助教育部加强英语与母语的教学。除了培养学前儿童对学习双语的热忱，基金也希望鼓励年轻人善用双语，在用英语与世界交流的同时，也通过母语了解自己的文化根源，加强身份认同感。