Australian students will soon learn Punjabi in public schools

Punjabi will now be taught in public schools in Western Australia. Preparing to include the language in the school curriculum. The Australian government is adopting Punjabi as the newest language after the 2021 census showed it was the fastest growing language in Australia with more than 239,000 people using it at home, up 80 from 2016. percent increase, reported SBS Punjabi,

This year syllabus from pre-primary to 12th will be prepared. The move to teach Punjabi in schools is being considered after Tamil, Hindi and Korean languages ​​are included in the curriculum in 2021.

Students are expected to be able to take Year 11 courses in 2024, with the first Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) course exams scheduled for 2025, while schools will have access to courses from pre-primary to Year 10 starting in 2024 , reported SBS Punjabi.

In December, Education Minister Sue Ellery told SBS that the Punjabi language would be introduced as an option for pre-primary through grade XII students in Western Australia. He said that with more than 190 languages ​​spoken across the state, linguistic diversity is a great strength that provides social, cultural and economic benefits.

“I am pleased to see the ongoing expansion of the languages ​​curriculum for WA students, and the development of the Punjabi curriculum is particularly fitting, as it prepares students for key job opportunities of the future,” Ms. Ellery said in a press release. might help.”

While the language is a new addition, previously Australian Sikh history was included in humanities and social science subjects in WA schools for Years 5, 6 and 9.