Welcome to the Association of
Illawarra Community Language Schools
About the Illwarra Community Language Schools
Community Language Schools are established by parents and teachers who have significant links with the communities who speak the language.
In general classes are conducted for school age students but some schools cater for adult learners as well. Languages are taught for 2 hours per week, outside school hours but during school term time.
In addition to language many schools offer tuition in cultural activities such as dancing and singing.
AICLS is an umbrella organisation which supports community language schools.
It provides advice on applying for funding and professional development
opportunities for teachers.
Why Study languages?
- promotes a sense of cultural identity resulting in heightened self—confidence and self-esteem
- helps students develop links with other communities and cultures.
- improves students' performance across the curriculum through enhanced literacy
- skills which are transferable to English
- places students in a better position to take advantage of employment opportunities
- allows students to become sensitive global citizens
