The NSW Federation
of Community Language Schools

Our History

The NSW Federation of Community Language Schools was established in Sydney in 1978 as a not for profit organization. The aim of the Federation is to unite all community language schools and work together to sustain community languages and contribute to the multicultural assets of New South Wales. The organisation aims to assist all the community language schools to obtain benefits from the various programs offered by the NSW Government and strive to promote language education.

After more than 40 years of growing, the NSW Federation of Community Language Schools now represent 250 member schools in 460 locations (the number increases every year) with approximately 30,000 students who can choose to learn one or more from the 57 different languages available.

Our Mission

Provide accountable quality service to all community languages schools and work together to unite communities by promoting and making languages accessible to everyone that contributes to the multicultural assets of New South Wales.

Our Core Values

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We will connect with the communities and other similar organisations to promote and preserve the community languages schools program.

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We will identify and develop opportunities for communities to build their language capacity by understanding their needs within the cultural context.

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We will provide strong and accountable leadership aimed at benefiting the community languages sector.

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We will communicate clearly. Collaborate widely and act with integrity.

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We welcome diversity and treat everyone with respect.

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We will create opportunities to empower the Education Officer/s, community languages schools teachers and management committee and Federation’s management committee for sustenance of the NSW Community Languages Schools Program.

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We will unite communities through language activities to create a combined force and a strong voice.

Source: Centre for Education Statistics and Evaluation

Strategic Plan 2018-2022

Download our Strategic Plan 2018-2022

Our Objectives

Exert influence on the State and Federal governments for adequate funding for Community Language Schools
Assist the Community Language Schools utilising the facilities available in government schools at very economical rates
Monitor all developments of concern or interest to School Members
Assist the aspirations of Community Language Schools’ teachers to enter the profession and to upgrade their qualifications
Promote courses in teaching technology and to strive for accreditation of teaching qualifications
Advocate the cause of the Community Language Schools for appropriate recognition by the Government as providers of language and culture teaching
Enable School Members to purchase through Government stores and at Government contract prices
Bring home to the Australian multicultural society the importance, input and the effective role of the Community Language Schools
Strive to safeguard the interests of the School Members and ensure that their status and role is not adversely affected
Keep an up to date cumulative record of the School Members and to inform them promptly of various changes and developments taking place
Work closely with Multicultural State and Federal Government entities to promote community harmony, cohesiveness and the benefits of multiculturalism. To engage and offer direct services to the communities through the establishment of multicultural hubs
Seek to cooperate in shaping a more just, compassionate and charitable society in Australia
Work with and assist people in need, whilst respecting their dignity, sharing hope and encouraging them to take control of their own future
Promote informed discussion on the plight of those in need and to advocate for improved services and facilities for them
Liaise with and share resources with other charitable organisations with the objective of assisting families and young, elderly, disabled and infirm members of the Australian community
Raise and expend funds in pursuit of the objectives of the Federation
Ensure that the basic principles and the rules of the Federation are respected