2. Welcome! This presentation is designed to help students and parents make an informed decision about studying a language with our school.

3. A little background NSW Department of Education school
Year 9 to 12 students from government and non- government schools
We offer languages and ESL only
We follow the syllabuses from the NSW Educational Standards Authority (NESA)
Distance education only

4. 110 courses 400+ schools 2200+ students
Chinese, French, German, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Latin, Modern Greek, Russian, Portuguese and Spanish
110 courses

5. What is distance education?
Students:
remain in their own (home) school
replace one subject in their home school with an NSL course
complete their NSL work in their home school, supported by their home school supervisor.

6. How are students taught?
Blended learning
Interactive online activities, videos and
listening exercises
Phone lessons and video links
Study days and face-to-face lesson days
Individual study/catch-up days

7. “I need to be self- motivated.”
“I can’t get answers to my questions immediately.”
“I need to be self- motivated.”
“It allows me to work at my own pace and there is less pressure.”
“Individual responsibility means more motivation and self awareness. Also, it’s great to study a language that is not offered at my school.”

8. Communication
The official relationship is between NSW School of Languages and the home school:
Home school enrols the student
We communicate with the home school supervisor, e.g. lesson notifications, assessment information, lateness of work
Reports go to your child’s school which then passes on a copy to you.

9. Communication with students
The teacher contacts students by phone lessons to the home school, , through Moodle, SMS and sometimes video-conference.
Moodle has information on:
lesson notes
course schedule
lesson days
assessments and exam notifications

10. Study and face-to-face days
Usually held once per term at NSW School of Languages
Students are expected to attend
Usually 9.30am to 2.30pm
Activities during the day may include:
exam preparation,
revision
cultural activities
group language activities

13. Enrolment Information

14. On the website you’ll also find:
Study day calendar
School news and media
Assessment Policies
Assessment Information
Assessment Timetables and Schedules

15. Assessment Information

16. Calendar

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18. What can you do?
Provide a computer with internet access and with the relevant language
Ask your child to show you the Moodle site
Download a copy of the course schedule
Ask your child regularly how they are managing – do they have access to a quiet room, a school phone for phone lessons?

19. What can you do?
Put the NSL lesson days and assessment task dates into the family calendar or on the fridge
Check that your son or daughter is keeping up with his/her work
Contact your child’s teacher for regular updates
Check NSW School of Languages’ website regularly for updates
Like us on Facebook for news on school activities

20. Your support
Tell us if there is a change in your child’s health or behaviour
If your doctor has provided you with a health management plan, please provide a copy to both your home school and to us
Ensure the home school notifies NSW School of Languages in September whether or not your child will be continuing in Term 4
Contact us if you have a concern.

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