Expression of interest

To join the Community Languages Program and become eligible for funding.

• Please read how funding eligibility is decided.
• Send the requested information about your organisation and your school (see below) to

Principal Consultant
Senior Schooling Directorate
Department of Education and Training
151 Royal Street
EAST PERTH Western Australia 6004

• The Community Languages Program Steering Committee meets quarterly to consider all expressions of interest. You will be notified immediately the Committee has made its decision, and if accepted into the Program, will be sent an Application for Funding form in January of the next school year.

Information requested about the community organisation

1. What is the name of the community organisation?
2. Is it a non-profit making organisation?
3. What is your name and your position in the organisation?
4. How can the Committee contact you?

• address
• telephone / fax / email

Information requested about the operation of the school

5. Is the school a member of the Ethnic schools association of WA?
6. When (day/s and times) and where is the school operating?
7. How many teachers are there? What teaching qualifications do they have?
8. How many students are there? How old are they?
   Please note: Funding will be provided only for students who are Australian citizens or have permanent residence status in Australia and attend a registered primary or secondary school.
9. Is enrolment in the school restricted in any way?
10. What other sources of funding does your language school have?

Information requested about the learning program

11. Which language is taught at the school?
12. What cultural, religious and political studies are included in the learning program?
13. How is the learning program structured?

• How long are the lessons?
• What sorts of activities are provided for the students?

Contact us if you have any queries.