Language Upskilling Opportunities
Language Pilot Upskilling Scheme
Foreign Language Upskilling Courses
During 2025, hundreds of primary teachers have participated in foreign language upskilling courses, administered by PPLI in collaboration with a variety of providers and funded by the Department of Education and Youth. These courses have taken place across Ireland and abroad, throughout the year in collaboration with a variety of providers including Education Support Centres, Higher Education Institutions, cultural institutes, embassies and language schools.
Courses are currently offered in French, German, Italian, and Spanish and other languages will be available soon. The tuition is offered in a variety of formats including online, blended, and in-person, with durations ranging from 20 to 30 hours.
Foreign Language Upskilling Courses 2025/26 – Now Open for Enrolment!
Our Foreign Language Upskilling Programme for the 2025/26 school year is now open for enrolment with options available in a range of languages.
Course Levels: Courses are for non-beginners and aligned with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), with entry levels ranging from A2.1 to B1.2.
Who is eligible to apply? Courses are fully funded for registered primary teachers in the Republic of Ireland.
How to Apply: To enrol or learn more about the course offerings, please contact the relevant provider directly. The current list of courses with contact and registration details is available here.
More courses will become available over the coming weeks. Teachers interested in taking part are advised to:
- Check this page regularly for updates.
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- Follow our social media channels for the latest information.
For further information, please contact primaryupskilling@ppli.ie
Expression of Interest for Providers of Foreign Language Upskilling Courses for Primary Teachers
Upskilling courses from various qualified course providers are already being funded as part of the Foreign Language Upskilling Scheme. We now aim to expand the offering. If you are not yet a partner in the upskilling scheme but are interested in providing foreign language upskilling courses for primary school teachers in 2025/2026, please complete the Expression of Interest Form by 5pm on Monday 3rd November 2025.
All submissions will be reviewed and responded to by Monday, 17th November 2025. For any queries, please email primaryupskilling@ppli.ie.