This includes a record amount of $1,290,980 in funding to 59 community language schools in WA with a total of 8,291 students enrolled learning 37 languages.
The CLP provides funding and support to eligible not-for-profit community associations to teach languages other than English for students from Kindergarten to Year 12 outof school hours, with funding contributing to the operating costs and delivery of language teaching.
The CLP also provides funding for the Italian in-School Insertion Program, run in 39 primary schools across the State, including 7 schools in regional WA, with more than 10,000 students enrolled in the program.
This year in addition to funding, community language schools will also have access to a new and enhanced professional development and support program.
The Community Languages Professional Support Program will be delivered by Community Languages Western Australia and will offer sector support and development activities targeted to the specific needs of participating schools.
Read the full media release.