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Foreign Language Upskilling Courses 2026/27 – Now Open for Enrolment!

The Foreign Language Upskilling Programme for the 2026/27 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.
Screenshot showing foreign language upskilling course list 2026/27
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.

For further information, please contact primaryupskilling@ppli.ie

Erasmus+ one-week job shadowing in a French Primary School

Thanks to recently acquired Erasmus+ accreditation, PPLI/Languages Connect will offer primary teachers and principals registered with the Teaching Council of Ireland a fantastic opportunity to conduct a funded, one-week observation of teaching practice in a primary school in the South of France.
This week of international mobility will take place in autumn 2026. Further information can be found here. Applications are now closed.

French language upskilling course and stay abroad

PPLI / Languages Connect, in partnership with the French Embassy, once again offered language upskilling grants for a one-week immersive course in France, with locations in Rouen, Bordeaux, and Vichy.

This unique opportunity was open to qualified primary teachers registered with the Teaching Council of Ireland and included a one-week intensive course with accommodation from 28th June to 4th July 2026, providing participants with a rich cultural and linguistic experience to enhance their confidence and fluency.

While applications for this round have now closed, the programme will run again in October 2026, with full details and application information to be released in August 2026.

Teachers interested in taking part are advised to:

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For further information, please contact primaryupskilling@ppli.ie