The case for increased second language learning in Australia is better grounded in the personal benefits to individual learners than in arguments about economic and social benefits according to this review of research. The review traces the history of language learning in Australia, outlines the findings of research from Australia and overseas and proposes a...

This report gives an overview of the progress of the initiatives over the first eight months of the Building the Education Revolution National Coordinator's Implementation Report, February-September 2009.

This study presents up-to-date, comprehensive and comparable information on arts education policy in 30 European countries. It gives a detailed picture of the aims and objectives of arts education, its organisation, the provision of extra-curricular activities as well as initiatives for the development of such education at school. It also includes information on pupil assessment...

This report presents information about senior secondary school students undertaking vocational education and training (VET) through the program known as 'VET in Schools' during 2007. It includes information on participation, students, courses and qualifications, and subjects. Information on key performance measures and program measures for VET in Schools activity in 2007 is provided via excel...

The Solomon Islands Government (SIG) is committed to achieving universal access to education up to year nine level by 2015. However, the Solomon Islands experienced a period of ethnic tension followed by civil conflict and a breakdown in governance in 2006. This unrest, in conjunction with natural disasters and growth in school enrolments has placed...