The Modern Languages K-10 Syllabus (2022) will replace the existing Japanese K-10 Syllabus (2017) from 2024.

In 2023, teachers engage with the Modern Languages K-10 Syllabus (2022), and plan and prepare for implementation of the new curriculum.

In 2024, implementation commences in schools, with:

• K-6
• 7-10 mandatory 100 hour courses
• new 100 and 200 hour elective courses.

Classes which commence a 100 hour or 200 hour elective course in 2023 should continue to use the existing language-specific syllabus until the end of 2024.

Modern Languages K-10 Syllabus – support for Japanese (2022)

• Japanese – Stage 4 – sample scope and sequence (100 hours) (DOCX 150 KB)

Support for Japanese K-10 Syllabus (2017)

Sample programming resources and support for Japanese teachers for Years 7-10.

Stage 4 – Japanese

• Sample scope and sequence (DOCX 48 KB)
• Sample unit of work – Let's learn Japanese! (DOCX 75 KB)
• Sample assessment task – Let's learn Japanese! (DOCX 51 KB)
• Sample unit of work – cherry blossom viewing parties (DOCX 112 KB)

Stage 4 – generic

This resource can be adapted to any language.

• Class party (DOCX 532 KB) – showcases differentiation and adjustments to support the needs of a range of learners

Stage 5 – Japanese

• Sample scope and sequence (DOCX 46 KB)
• Sample unit of work – Japanese travels (DOCX 116 KB)
• Sample assessment task – Japanese travels (DOCX 90 KB)

Stage 5 – generic

This resource can be adapted to any language.

• Food trucks (DOCX 95 KB) – supports an inquiry-based approach
• A sustainable future, making changes together (DOCX 383 KB) – supports the cross-curriculum priorities of 'Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and cultures' and 'Sustainability'

Interactive resources

• Go Nihongo! for Stages 3 to 6 – a series of videos with supporting activities.
• Waking up in Japan embeds online collaboration tools to support students studying Stage 4 or 5.

Nihongo Tanken Centre

The Nihongo Tanken Centre has designed activity packages, linked to syllabus outcomes, which can be incorporated into existing units of work or be used as stand-alone activities.

Japan! (DOCX 1.9 MB)

This activity package introduces students to the culture of Japan through a series of stunning images. It includes a video, a list of photos and an interactive worksheet.

Japanese house (DOCX 181 KB)

Learn about the Japanese house, with 2 short videos, vocabulary and online interactive activities.

Making onigiri (DOCX 361 KB)

Learn how to make these delicious Japanese treats, with an instructional video (with script), shopping list, vocabulary and online interactive activities.

NESA resources

Japanese K-10 Syllabus (NESA) page includes a range of support materials to support the Japanese K-10 syllabus, such as sample scope and sequence documents and sample units of work under 'Support materials'.