Asia Education Foundation

For Parents

We know that most parents strongly support the teaching of studies of Asia in Australian schools.

Yet fewer than 50 per cent of schools teach studies of Asia in any substantial way, 25 per cent do so only superficially, and 25 per cent of schools don't at all.

For our young people to build an informed understanding of Asia, we must move beyond tokens like kites and food festivals. They need well-structured content that recognises the diversity of the countries and cultures of the Asian region.

View our recently enhanced Australian Curriculum page or explore the resources available here to assist you to understand the issues and develop an Asia focus in your school. And see our latest school leaders' web forum on engaging the parents in school change.

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