What Is the Difference Between EAL and Bilingual?

They sound similar, both involve multiple languages, but in the world of early childhood education, they represent two very different learning experiences.
French Preschool vs California T-K: A Parent’s Guide to Early Education

French preschool, rooted in France’s national education framework, and California Transitional Kindergarten (TK), a bridge year before kindergarten designed to support school readiness.