Our Story – in Melbourne since 2007
Spatzenschule Melbourne was founded in 2007 and has grown into one of Melbourne's leading German native speaker programs for children from Prep to Year 12.
Bilingual Education
We foster bilingualism as a strength – for cognitive development, cultural identity and global opportunities.
Cultural Identity
German is more than a language – it is a cultural heritage. We celebrate traditions and strengthen a sense of belonging.
Community & Engagement
All parents are members of the association and invited to get actively involved – creating a vibrant German-speaking community.
Spatzenschule at a Glance
Since 2007 we have supported families on their journey to bilingualism.
2007
Founded – in Melbourne for more than 17 years
40+
Students in the Sparrows and Falcons programs
~5
Hours of German instruction per week
2
Fully qualified native speaker teachers
Our Structure
A not-for-profit parent association – run by families, for children
Spatzenschule is run by a registered, not-for-profit parent association. A volunteer committee, elected each year, looks after enrolments, finances, teacher selection and events.
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Our Story
Spatzenschule Melbourne was founded in 2007 and has grown into one of Melbourne’s leading German native speaker programs. Today we support 30–40 students in the Sparrows and Falcons programs – from Prep to Year 12.
Our Structure – run by parents, for children
A not-for-profit parent association
Spatzenschule is run by a registered, not-for-profit parent association – comparable to a German parent initiative. The association is responsible for:
- Employing the teachers
- Managing insurance
- Organising day-to-day operations
Our Committee
At the operational heart is our volunteer committee, elected each year. Its responsibilities include:
- Enrolments & communication
- Finances & administration
- Selecting and supporting our teachers
- Planning cultural activities & school events
Our Community
All parents automatically become members of the association and are warmly invited to support the program. This creates a strong, warm and vibrant German-speaking community that gives our children a stable linguistic and cultural home.
Spatzenschule stands for: ✔️ Bilingual education ✔️ Cultural identity ✔️ Community & engagement ✔️ German as a strong family language
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