Multi-million dollar investment in community languages classes

One of Australia's most multicultural states has made a multi-million dollar investment in community language classes.

NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian with school children launching the community language education program (SBS) Source: SBS

34,000 students across New South Wales study a second language out of school hours. They're taught by over two and a half thousand teachers. The state's Premier has promised they will all be given greater support. The New South Government has invested in a $7.5 million deal with the University of Sydney, to establish a research institute for community language education. It is part of its $11 million pledge towards community language schools that was announced in May.