This paper presents a study carried out at a private school that implemented a bilingual program hand serum more than a decade ago.The main aim of the project was to find out how the school community understands the concept of bilingualism and the conditions required to fulfill the goals of a bilingual curriculum at the school.Data were collected through surveys and focus groups made up of different members of the school community.The results showed that bilingualism is associated with a high intensification of English classes and Collections the necessity of having English-speaking employees.
Results also depict some theoretical issues about bilingualism and important conditions for implementing a bilingual program.