The Ethnic Schools Association of SA Inc. must be satisfied that the ethnic schools authority meets the criteria as stated:
be a properly constituted body representing parents, teachers/instructors and community
operate not-for-profit
have a current Australian Business Number
be a current member of the ESASA
demonstrate successful operation for one term prior to submitting an application for provisional accreditation
have a minimum of eight eligible students regularly attending
be delivering a language and culture program of at least two hours duration with the intention of operating for a minimum of 36 weeks per annum
be dedicating at least 1.5 hours of the required two hours instruction to the formal teaching and learning of the language
be conducting classes in mainstream school premises or such other premises as have been approved for education purposes by the relevant local government council
have submitted a Child Safe Environments Compliance Statement DCP (Compliance Statements with items in progress will be acceptable)
have in place current public liability insurance for not less than $20 million for any one claim
operate a separate bank account in the name of the ethnic and community language school authority
be operated by a management committee which has representation of parents/caregivers of children attending the ethnic and community language school and teachers/instructors of that school
ensure that all staff attend Responding to Abuse and Neglect (formerly Child Safe Environments) Training every 3 years. New staff must complete this training before they begin work in an ethnic and community language school. All existing staff must already be trained
employ only teachers/instructors who have provided an assessment of their relevant history (including a clearance to work with children) undertaken through DHS Screening Unit before they begin work with the school
establish and maintain a suite of policies and procedures as prescribed by the External Relations directorate, ensuring consistency with all legislative requirements in particular the Child Safe Environment Compliance Statement