18/4/2007 - AFS Australia Partners with The AFMLTA
AFS announced a strategic partnership has been entered into with the Australian Federation of Modern Language Teachers Associations Inc (AFMLTA Inc.).
The AFMLTA is the national professional body representing teachers of all languages in Australia. The term “modern” is used for historical reasons and is not intended to exclude any language. The AFMLTA believes that there is value in all language learning and is accordingly interested in promoting the teaching and learning of any language (ancient, modern, community, Aboriginal, traditional, international, European, Asian or other).
Both organisations share many commonalities in promoting language learning and intercultural understanding.
The partnership will see the launch of over 275 full and partial intercultural Language Learning Scholarships to Japan. Australian high school students from all walks of life will be given the unique opportunity to experience life in Japan firsthand.
These scholarships have been provided with the support of AFS Japan, Anglo Coal Australia and Mitsui Coal Holdings Pty Ltd, J-Power, The Sony Foundation Australia, The Kamenori Foundation and Japan-Australia LNG.
The AFMLTA will assist in the promotion of these scholarships, along with hosting and provide endorsement for all AFS programs.
The partnership outlined above is extremely exciting. The potential for future partnerships with the AFMLTA involving more languages is even more exciting!
For further information on The AFMLTA please go to http://www.afmlta.asn.au/.
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