Languages at Primary
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Languages at Primary Level
PPLI/Languages Connect supports foreign languages education in Irish primary schools in a number of ways. Fully funded by the Department of Education and Youth, the focus is on introducing modern foreign languages (MFL) within the Primary Language Curriculum and supporting teachers through training, upskilling, creation of supports and resources, and the development and implementation of the ongoing Say Yes to Languages module.
Primary Pupils ‘Say Yes to Languages’
The Say Yes to Languages module aims to give pupils and teachers a taste of what it means to integrate additional languages alongside English and Irish in the primary classroom. Applications for Say Yes to Languages 2026/2027 are now open.
This will be the sixth year of the module. A total of over 1,900 schools and 316,000 pupils have already taken part. For 2026/2027, the module will continue to be offered to pupils in fifth and sixth class and delivered over a 10-week term.
More information is available here and in the Department of Education and Youth Circular 0035/2026.
Foreign Language Upskilling Opportunities for Primary Teachers
A range of foreign language upskilling courses have been made available through our collaboration with a variety of providers and funded by the Department of Education and Youth. These courses have taken place across Ireland and abroad including at Education Support Centres, Higher Education Institutions, cultural institutes, embassies and language schools.
Courses are currently offered in a variety of languages, durations and different formats including online, blended, and in-person. For more information, check out the Upskilling section.
Further Information
For information on real-world examples of the module from previous years, check out the School Testimonials section.
Find out more about all the available supports in the Supports for Primary Schools flyer (English / Gaeilge).
For more information on Languages at Primary level, please visit the FAQs page or contact primary@ppli.ie.