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There is almost nothing on plurilingualism wikipedia page. It has a quick definition of what plurilingualism is and how it differs from bilingualism. However, there is not much else on its origin and its prevalence.

Definition and Use
Plurilingualism does not necessarily mean a person can speak multiple languages, it means that a person can interchange more than one language with each other when a situation calls for it. A person can is considered competent in plurilingualism when they can speak in one language while understanding another; and can switch between languages when appropriate and/or necessary. According to the Council of Europe, plurilingualism can also be used to mediate conflict between those with no common language.

Plurilingual Education
Plurilingual education has been an increasing form of education in Europe. It was first introduced to the education system in 1996, along with the idea of pluriculturalism. According to the Council of Europe, it is imperative that students learn to be plurilinguists from a young age so that they can be not only be more competitive in an increasingly globalized world, but also be able to integrate within societies when needed to. The founding principles of plurilingual education is the acceptance of cultural diversity, the right to use one's mother tongue as a form of communication, the right to gain experience and knowledge of another language, the acceptance that language is the core of human dialogue. One of the few things plurilingual education promotes is "an awareness of why and how one learns the language one has chose, a respect for the plurilingualism of others and the value of languages and varieties irrespective of their perceived status in society, and a global integrated approach to langue education in the curriculum."