Languages Other than English (LOTE)
Japanese has been taught at Ainslie School for over 20 years. The school has enjoyed a long association with Nara, Canberra's Sister City, and has appreciated the close links with the Australian-Japan Association. It was through the early links between Nara and Canberra, assisted by the sister school arrangement made at this time between Tsubai Primary and Ainslie School, that the Nara-Canberra Sister City relationship had its beginning.
This strong association has assisted the special relationship between Ainslie and Japan. This has meant that the school often hosts visits from Japanese school children, their teachers and various official delegations to the city of Canberra. These visits complement and enhance the school's Japanese language and cultural program. Ainslie is very proud to have these strong links with Japan and the Japanese people.
The principal of Tsubai visited Ainslie School in 2003
All children from Kindergarten to Year 6 have access to the Japanese Language Program, which incorporates language and cultural awareness.
Students can continue Japanese at Campbell High School, the area High School for Ainslie.
Each year Ainslie applies to have a Japanese Intern Assistant working with all students across the school. This exchange program allows a native speaking graduate from Japan to work within a school for a period of one year. The Japanese intern assists the Ainslie Japanese teacher in delivering the school Japanese and cultural program, as well as working with students in their other classroom programs. Homestay is arranged with a volunteer community or staff member.
