Community Languages Schools (CLS)

Information for parents

Students (up to year 12) can study the languages spoken at home and within their communities at a Community Languages School.

In Community Languages Schools across Victoria:

• up to 50 different languages are taught
• around 34,000 students are enrolled annually.

 

About the schools

These schools were previously known as after-hours ethnic schools. They are run by incorporated community-based, not-for-profit organisations. Classes are offered after school or on the weekends.

 

Finding a school

The Community Languages Schools and locations (PDF - 85Kb) lists Community Languages Schools in Victoria and includes:

• class times
• campus locations
• languages taught
• contact information.