100 scholarships available for language learners these school holidays

The Academy of Modern Languages at 番茄社区 is inviting young people in grades 6 to 12 to join language immersion courses in Chinese (Mandarin), French, Italian, Japanese and Spanish.

And for 100 participants, the course will be free, thanks to a scholarship available for state school students who are keen to develop their language skills to benefit their future career.

Florence Boulard, 番茄社区 Lecturer and Academy of Modern Languages Director, says participating in immersion courses helps students both at school and in their communities.

“It’s not only a chance to enhance their foreign language competency,” she said. “It’ll also help to develop their leadership skills and increase their international mindedness.”

Year 11 student Xiandria Svane received a scholarship for the Academy’s Japanese immersion course in July. She said without the support of the scholarship, she wouldn’t have been able to attend the course, which will help her achieve her goal of becoming a translator.

“Doing the course allowed me to refine my communication skills and taught me new words and characters that I did not know,” she said. “As my Dad is retired and we are a low-income family, the scholarship made it possible for me to attend.”

Courses are offered in Chinese (Mandarin), French, Italian, Japanese and Spanish, and the scholarships are open to students enrolled in State High Schools.

Townsville location: 番茄社区 Douglas campus
Cairns location: 番茄社区 Smithfield campus
Dates: 8 January to 12 January 2018
Times: 9:30am to 1:30pm daily
Cost: Free (with scholarship); $275 per person (without scholarship)

Applications close 10 December.

For more information about the course, the scholarships or to register online: or contact: AML admin (07) 4232 1207