Secondary College of Languages

The School of Languages is an external school offering specialty language courses to students where student learning is supported through a diverse program of online learning materials, speaking lessons, video conferencing, online forums, email and study days at the school where students enjoy the opportunity to meet with other students and staff.

The use of the telephone and video conferencing ensure that students have close connections with their teachers, despite the fact that they are not in the same physical space. In the 2020 Higher School Certificate (HSC), 69% of the students achieved results above the state mean and NSW School of Languages students achieved First in State in 8 courses. Thirty-one students were placed in High Achievers List, earning marks placing them in top 5 in the state.

Of almost 900 HSC students, 68% of students achieved a mark in the top two bands. Of the students studying an Extension course, 96% of students achieved in the top 2 bands.

Teachers at NSW School of Languages are experts in their language. More than half of the staff assist the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) to mark the HSC each year with a significant number involved in the setting or assessment of the examinations. 

The following languages are offered: Chinese, Italian, Modern Greek, French, Japanese, Portuguese, German, Korean, Russian, Indonesian, Latin and Spanish.

 If you are considering taking up a language, please see Mrs Siric early on in the process for advice and enrolment.