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Calls for compulsory language study as enrolments hit historic lows

The PostThe PressNZ HeraldRNZMonday 1 September 2025 · 4 outlets · 3 reports · updated
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Educators and experts are calling for second-language learning to be mandatory from intermediate school. This follows a report released during New Zealand Chinese Language Week showing that language enrolments are currently lower than they were in the 1930s.

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First reported by The Post, Mon 1 Sep 2025, 5:00am · 3 reports from 3 outlets over 3 hours
  1. The PostThe Post

    Language ‘crisis’ sparks call for compulsory study (opens in new tab)

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  2. NZ HeraldNZ Herald

    NZ language learning at crisis point; call for compulsory classes (opens in new tab)

  3. RNZRNZ

    Educators call for compulsory second-language classes (opens in new tab)