Multi-million dollar investment in community languages classes

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

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

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


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.


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