About Us

The Society for Asian Language and Arts (SALA) is a not for profit community-based organisation, founded in 1994, by a group of Asian parents who dedicated their energy to maintain and promote Asian languages and cultures.

We are well-suited to native English speaking students.
Younger classes learn with engaging, purposeful and fun-based activities, arts, crafts and play.
Small classes, with a maximum of 16 students.
Experienced teachers and aides are Australian-trained and committed to ensuring every student receives individual attention.
A community of families and teachers with a diverse range of cultural backgrounds.

SALA Principal

Hello and a warm welcome to everyone!

On behalf of all teachers and staff in SALA, please allow me to invite you to visit the website of SALA Chinese Language school. The website will provide you with information about SALA Chinese Language School. I hope you can find what you would like to know about us.

SALA Chinese Language School, as a proud member of the Ethnic School of Victoria and the Community Schools Australia, has always stood out with our long history.

We have an extraordinary and professional teaching team which caters to various year levels from Prep to Adult. All qualified teachers in SALA Chinese Language School have a passion to teach Chinese culture and language and to share the benefits of learning with students and parents. We encourage and appreciate parents’ participation. Parents are welcome to participate in a wide range of activities in SALA including school committees, fundraising as well as cultural events.

If you or your children are interested in learning Chinese and knowing Asian culture in SALA Chinese Language School, please explore our website.

We are looking forward to knowing your needs and helping you achieve your goal in Chinses learning.

Stephen Li

SALA Founding Member - Kit Hoh

Hello, I am Kit Hoh, founder of SALA. My family and I migrated to Melbourne in 1987 from Malaysia. I was born into a Mandarin and Hokkien speaking family, and was trained as an English Secondary School teacher. Progressively, I developed a passion for the Chinese language and its culture.

In late 1993, we approached the Principal of Caufield Grammar School, Mr Stephen Newton, to start a language school within the school campus. Mr Stephen was very supportive of our initiative and with his blessing, the Society for Asian Language and Arts (SALA) was established in 1994. The founding committee consisted of parents, staff and friends of Caulfield Grammar School.

The main objective of our organisation is not only to promote, but to ensure the continuity of Mandarin learning by both young and old. To foster a strong sense of community, the school also aims to create an awareness of Chinese culture and traditions, using various mediums, including arts, music, dance and food.

The SALA curriculum caters students from both native and non-native Mandarin backgrounds. Our curriculum facilitates students' learning up to V.C.E ( Victorian School of education) level and it continues to be reviewed and updated to meet the needs of our students.

The committee and staff welcome all, and we are here to provide a learning platform for all those interested to learn a new language.