MELBOURNE, 7 November, 2026: From 2028, Victorian students will be able to learn Hindi, Punjabi, Bengali and Tamil online through the Victorian School of Languages — even if their local school doesn’t offer these languages.This new online program means students across Victoria can study Hindi, Punjabi, Bengali and Tamil from home, giving more families access to community languages regardless of their school’s offerings.
A re-elected Labor Government will also look at making Sanskrit available to Victorian students.
Premier Ben Carroll said, ” Learning a language doesn’t just help young people stay connected to their past – it can unlock their future.”
