Learning & development
Workshops, language teaching methodology, conferences, first aid and quality assurance information for teachers and school leaders.
Explore learning →ALLIANCE OF COMMUNITY LANGUAGE SCHOOLS – VICTORIA
Supporting language.
Strengthening community.
Connecting community language schools, educators and families across Victoria.
Connecting schools
Supporting educators
Celebrating languages
Building community
WELCOME TO ACLSV
Working together for community language education
Community language schools play an important role in helping young people connect with language, culture and community. ACLSV is being developed as a place for schools and educators to connect, find information and share ideas.
Learn more about ACLSV →Programs & services
Support for every part of your school.
Explore the areas that matter to community language schools. ACLSV-specific programs and dates will be added when confirmed.
Funding & accreditation
Find starting points for grants, school accreditation, annual reporting and insurance information.
Explore funding →Preschool programs
Information for schools interested in community language learning in the early years and preschool funding.
Explore early years →VCE language providers
Guidance pathways for single study language providers, registration, standards and VCAA information.
Explore VCE pathways →Child safety
Find child safe standards, training pathways and practical resources to help protect children.
Explore child safety →Publications & templates
Access learning links and discover the types of school forms and publications the alliance can develop.
Browse resources →Professional learning
Helping educators grow.
Explore professional development, LOTE methodology, conferences and quality assurance. ACLSV event dates and registration details are yet to be confirmed.
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Workshops & professional development
Practical learning for teachers, volunteers and school leaders. ACLSV sessions to be announced.
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Language teaching methodology
Information on teaching approaches and training opportunities will be added here.
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Conference, first aid & quality assurance
Details of future events and available training will be published when confirmed.
04National register ↗
Recognised training pathways
Check a training provider’s registration and qualifications on the national register.
Plan your professional learning
Teachers and school leaders can use these starting points when considering teaching methodology, classroom resources and recognised training. Check the provider, course status, costs and eligibility before enrolling.
School operations
Funding & accreditation.
Rules and application dates change. Consult the official program and accreditation sources before making decisions.
01Government information ↗
Community Language Schools Funding Program
Find current program information and contacts from the Victorian Government.
02Accreditation site ↗
Accreditation & eligibility
Review the accreditation process and requirements for community language schools.
03Check guidance ↗
Grants, reporting & acquittal
Check the current program guidelines for eligibility, evidence and deadlines.
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Insurance
Confirm your school’s actual policy, coverage and claims process with the responsible provider.
School operations: where to start
The Victorian Government says schools need to apply for accreditation to access its community language schools funding programme. Check the current requirements and dates directly with the Department of Education.
Early years
Languages from the beginning.
Early language experiences can connect children with family and culture through play, stories and conversation.
01Find information ↗
Preschool funding information
Check current eligibility and application requirements with the Victorian Government.
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Expressions of interest
ACLSV’s own expression-of-interest process has not yet been established.
Senior secondary
Single study language providers.
Find official sources for VCE language provision, registration and minimum standards. ACLSV does not claim provider or authorising status.
01Visit VCAA ↗
VCAA curriculum & bulletins
Consult the VCAA for current study designs and assessment information.
02Visit VRQA ↗
Registration & minimum standards
Check requirements with the Victorian Registration and Qualifications Authority.
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Provider documents
ACLSV-specific registration forms and handbook are not yet available.
Before offering VCE language studies
Registration and authorisation depend on the provider and its circumstances. Check current requirements with the relevant authorities; this page is an information starting point.
Child safety
Every child deserves to feel safe.
Child safety is everyone’s responsibility. Use the official standards and guidance to understand obligations relevant to your school.
01Explore standards ↗
Victorian Child Safe Standards
Standards, guidance and tools from the Commission for Children and Young People.
02Find out more ↗
Working with Children Check
Review the Victorian screening requirements for people working with children.
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Training & school resources
ACLSV-specific training, policies and reporting contacts will be added when established.
Take the next step
Make child safety part of everyday practice: check current standards, make sure staff and volunteers understand your school’s procedures, and keep families informed about how to raise concerns.
Our leadership
Meet our committee.
Meet the people guiding the alliance and the communities they represent.
OUR PEOPLE
Leadership rooted in community.
Community language schools are built through the dedication of teachers, volunteers, families and leaders. The committee works together to support that shared purpose.
The committee is led by Mr Paramanathan. Further members, roles and photographs will be added as they are confirmed.
Learn about the alliance →Committee members
Head of the CommitteeMr Paramanathanm.paraman@gmail.com
More members to be announced
Other committee members will be added here once they are confirmed.
School directory
Find a community language school.
Search by language, suburb or school name when the ACLSV directory is ready.
OUR MEMBER COMMUNITY
One alliance, many communities.
We look forward to sharing the community language schools that are part of ACLSV. Each listing can include the school’s name, languages, location and contact information.
School details will appear here once they are supplied and confirmed.
Schools
Meet the schools in our alliance.
Languages
Discover the languages represented.
Locations
Explore communities across Victoria.
For general information about community language education, visit the Victorian Government website ↗.
Resource library
Tools for your school.
A place for publications, teaching materials, forms and templates. ACLSV resources will be added as they are prepared.
School manuals
Future resources may cover student safety, staff welfare, school operations and VCE administration.
Classroom resources
Curriculum materials, presentations and handouts can be shared here when available.
Languages Online ↗Everyday documents
Membership, complaints, enrolment, photo consent, reference checks, early collection, emergency management and school charter templates are planned.
Useful resources available now
These external resources are maintained by their respective organisations. ACLSV’s own manuals and templates will be added when available.
Latest news & events
Stay connected.
Updates, events and conference information from ACLSV will appear here once confirmed.
There are no ACLSV announcements or events published yet.
Here for our community
Stronger schools, together.
Community language schools bring language and culture to life. Our alliance is being developed to connect and support the people behind them.
For community schools
Connect with other schools, share knowledge and work together on the issues that matter to your community.
Explore membership →For teachers & volunteers
Explore useful pathways to professional learning, classroom ideas and practical support for educators.
Explore resources →For families
Discover why community language education matters and learn how schools help nurture a sense of belonging.
Learn about our purpose →About the alliance
Language connects us to who we are.
Community languages carry stories, traditions and knowledge between generations. They help young people connect with family, culture and the wider world.
The Alliance of Community Language Schools – Victoria brings a shared vision for supporting the schools, educators and volunteers who make that learning possible.
Be part of the conversation ↗Information & support
Useful places to start.
Find authoritative information for community language schools while ACLSV develops its own resources and programs.
01Visit website ↗
Community language schools in Victoria
Victorian Government information about community language education.
02Visit website ↗
Child Safe Standards
Guidance from the Commission for Children and Young People.
03Visit website ↗
Working with Children Check
Information about checks for people working with children in Victoria.
The people behind the alliance
Built by community,
for community.
Discover the people and schools coming together to support language, culture and belonging across Victoria.
Grow with us
Let’s build this together.
Interested in connecting your school with ACLSV? Membership information is being prepared.
Membership arrangements are being developed. For enquiries, contact Mr Paramanathan at m.paraman@gmail.com.
Contact information →Membership information
We are preparing the alliance’s membership arrangements. The following information will be published when it has been agreed.
Who will be able to join?
Eligibility and membership categories are being developed for community language schools and will be published once confirmed.
How can my school apply?
The membership application process is being developed. For an enquiry, email m.paraman@gmail.com. Applications cannot be submitted through this website yet.
What are the membership fees and benefits?
Fees and benefits have not yet been confirmed. They will be explained before applications open.
Will my school appear in the directory?
School listings and the process for providing information will be announced when the directory is ready.