The new Chinese K-10 syllabus will be released in 2017 for familiarisation and planning, prior to its implementation from the start of Term 1 2019. Schools and teachers are advised of the following implementation timetable, which details when the syllabuses are to be introduced.
Years 7-10
2017-2018
Familiarisation and planning
2019
Start teaching Year 7
Start teaching Year 9 elective course
2020
Start teaching Year 8
Start teaching Year 10 elective course
Kindergarten to Year 6
Implementation of the Chinese syllabus in K-6 is optional.
2017-2018
Familiarisation and planning
2018
Optional to teach K-6
2019
Start teaching (if implementing)
For more information, contact:
Lyn Sully
Inspector, Languages
(02) 9367 8152