Language Upskilling Opportunities
Language Pilot Upskilling Scheme
Foreign Language Upskilling Courses
This year, hundreds of primary teachers already participated in foreign language upskilling courses, provided by PPLI and funded by the Department of Education and Youth.
Courses were offered in French, German, Italian, and Spanish with entry levels from A2.1 to B1.2 on the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR). Delivery formats included online, blended, and in-person, with durations ranging from 20 to 30 hours. A residential course in France was also made available with 20 Irish primary teachers attending.
Upcoming Courses – September 2025
A further selection of language upskilling courses will begin in mid to late September 2025. Full details will be published here in the coming weeks.
Primary 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
We are currently funding courses from various providers, and we are looking to expand the offering. If you are interested in providing foreign language upskilling courses in 2025/2026, please read the Foreign Language Upskilling Information and Guidelines booklet available HERE.
The next call for expressions of interest will open in November 2025.
If you have any queries, please get in touch by emailing primaryupskilling@ppli.ie
