Encourage your feeder schools to take up Italian! 

Say Yes to Languages - primary languages sampler module . Please find information regarding the Primary Schools module here. Applications usually close at the beginning of May. 

Further information available at Languages at Primary School | Languages Connect 

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Apply for additional Foreign Language allocation 

Post-primary schools can apply for additional allocation hours for the specific purpose of introducing Italian in the curriculum in their school   

Criteria for applying 

• Availability of a post-primary registered and qualified teacher 

• Commitment to provide the language for a minimum of 2 years with a view to long term provision provided through the school’s regular allocation. Italian should be introduced in 1st year of Junior Cycle in the case of a full specification or in 1st or 2nd year in the case of a short course, OR at the beginning of Senior Cycle. In Year 2 the language should be provided in two-year groups, and in Year 3 in three-year groups. Foreign Language Allocation will be increased each year.

• Minimum number of students taking Italian: 8. 

For more information see the Circular 0006/2020. 

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Apply for a language assistant! 

The Foreign Language Assistant Scheme aims to provide additional support to school communities to experience the target language and its culture with a native speaker. Please find information here. 

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Any more ideas? 

Please check out our promotion ideas in our resources section or go to our forum to ask our members for ideas!