How long does it take to learn English?
On April 8, 2025, members of the combined ACTA Schools/Indigenous EALD Consultancy Groups attended an important presentation by Dr Lucy Lu from the Australian Education Research Organisation (AERO). Dr Lu presented a summary of recent AERO research into how long it takes EAL students in NSW schools to develop the English language skills necessary to participate equitably in the Australian curriculum. We look forward to seeing the group’s final report on this study, and will share the link with you when it becomes available.
The Schools Consultancy Group is convened by Michael Michell, and the Indigenous Consultancy Group is co-convened by Helen Moore and Liz Easton. Both groups combine every second month, on a Tuesday evening. If you would like to be invited to join either of these groups, please contact Susanne.
You can read about their ongoing advocacy here.