Opportunity overview
The Beginner Language Experience program offers Queensland Year 4–6 state school students an exciting opportunity to learn a new language from the comfort of their own home.
Participants will connect with experienced university tutors in an engaging online environment, where they will enjoy a fun learning experience over 5 consecutive days. Through interactive lessons and hands-on activities, participants will develop their language skills while broadening their cultural horizons and developing global competence.
This program not only introduces participants to a new language and deepens their understanding of its associated culture, but also equips them with the knowledge, skills and cultural awareness needed to thrive in an increasingly interconnected world.
Languages on offer for the April 2025 school holidays include Japanese and Spanish. Languages on offer for the September 2025 school holidays include Chinese and Italian.
Eligibility
Eligibility requirements for students
- Be an Australian citizen, permanent resident of Australia or a New Zealand citizen residing in Australia.
- Be a full-time Year 4, 5 or 6 student at a Queensland state school.
- Have an interest in learning another language.
- Have access to a stable internet connection; PC, laptop or tablet; headset or headphones (with microphone); and a webcam.
- Be available to participate in the program for 5 consecutive days during the course dates—programs run for a duration of 1.5 hours between 9.00am and 2.30pm.
- Have parent/guardian consent to submit an expression of interest (EOI).
- Have a letter of endorsement from a teacher to submit an EOI (in the form of an email or written letter detailing behaviour and work habits).
- Submit an EOI by 5.00pm on the closing date via the online application portal.
Application
Student applications have closed for 2025.
Important information about your Beginner Language Experience EOI application
Please note:
- This is an expression of interest application. Filling in the online EOI application does not automatically guarantee a position on the course.
- Courses run subject to sufficient EOI applications being received.
Key dates
Course dates:
- April 2026 school holidays (exact days to be advised)
Applications open:
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