"Struggling to understand the teacher's explanation (or understanding it well in a second language) is not a substitute for an accelerated and enriched STEM programme."
On the other hand, in the USA opportunities for native English speakers to learn a world language as children are rare. Families interested in supporting their children's interest to be bilingual/multilingual may find immersion programs to be their only option.
Some may say it is precisely the "struggle" that gifted children crave and thrive on, as it may provide a suitable intellectual "challenge" for them while they are learning to puzzle together the language. Once the language is mastered, they would benefit from appropriate curriculum and pacing.
the likelihood that even if she's really bright, she will be able to benefit from enrichment at home regardless of whether she's in immersion, regular classrooms, or a gifted program.
Yes, all kids may benefit from enrichment at home: support from parents to learn and explore in the child's area(s) of interest.
At most it will be more work for me.
Spoken with the freshness and anticipation of a parent at the beginning of the journey.
Yes, it can become rather bedraggling to keep up with a gifted kiddo.
I believe your planning and careful consideration of the options will be very beneficial.
