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<p>Using novel population data, this article examines the effect of classroom-level linguistic diversity on the English reading and listening scores of fifth-grade students in Italy. Previous European studies have primarily focused on the influence of classroom ethnic composition on mathematics and native language scores, often overlooking second-language outcomes and relying on complex variables such as ethnic diversity. We address this gap by investigating English score outcomes in a non-Anglophone context. Our study focuses on classroom linguistic environments, employing a linguistic diversity index that distinguishes between speakers of different languages. Although the effects are minimal on a practical level, we find that greater classroom linguistic diversity has a positive impact on the English scores of Italian-born students. These findings highlight the importance of considering linguistic diversity in education and offer a more nuanced perspective on optimal classroom composition in countries with significant migrant populations.</p>

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Multicultural Schools and Second Language Proficiency: Does Classroom Linguistic Diversity Enhance English Competencies?

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    2026年1月24日

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  • Michael Zaslavsky,
  • Emanuele Fedeli,
  • Moris Triventi

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Using novel population data, this article examines the effect of classroom-level linguistic diversity on the English reading and listening scores of fifth-grade students in Italy. Previous European studies have primarily focused on the influence of classroom ethnic composition on mathematics and native language scores, often overlooking second-language outcomes and relying on complex variables such as ethnic diversity. We address this gap by investigating English score outcomes in a non-Anglophone context. Our study focuses on classroom linguistic environments, employing a linguistic diversity index that distinguishes between speakers of different languages. Although the effects are minimal on a practical level, we find that greater classroom linguistic diversity has a positive impact on the English scores of Italian-born students. These findings highlight the importance of considering linguistic diversity in education and offer a more nuanced perspective on optimal classroom composition in countries with significant migrant populations.