“Community Languages schools play an important role in languages and culture education across all Australian States and Territories. They offer major advantages for communities, in particular families, who are keen to maintain the language and culture of their heritage. They are a complementary provider for the teaching and learning of languages which would otherwise be unavailable as it is not possible to offer over 70 languages through one system. In order to provide valid and reliable teaching and learning contexts, it is essential that every community language school be provided with clear guidelines which ensure the preparation of excellent learning and teaching activities…”
Important initial advice to parents
When choosing a community language school for your child please ensure that this language school complies with the following guidelines and that these should be openly described on their website. Hence the community language school should comply with –
- The Quality Assurance Framework, as prescribed by the Department of Education (see document here)
- The Australian Privacy Principles (APPs) came into effect on March 12, 2014 (visit this page here)
- How the school is using and disclosing your personal information as per APPs of March 2014
- How they describe the school’s philosophy and methodology
- Whether they disclose the school’s aims and mission
- Whether they have qualified teaching staff and managed by an experienced Principal
- Are an Accredited institution by the Department of Education and Training