Education information available in 6 languages

The DES has now published education information on its website in 6 languages - German, Latvian, Polish, Spanish, Lithuanian and Russian. It is hoped that the information will be of help to parents whose first language is not English and who have children of school age. The list of translated documents is below.

The information is available at http://www.education.ie/home/home.jsp?pcategory=17216&ecategory=35829&language=EN

(www.education.ie -> Information by Topic -> Reports and Publications -> Translated Documents)

List of Translated Document

General Information

  • Schools and the Equal Status Act, 2000
  • Appeals Process for our main services

Information relating to Primary and Post Primary Education

  • The Senior Cycle in Second Level Schools
  • Working together to make a difference for Children (Information for parents)
  • Information note on Education Provision for non-English speaking pupils (Primary)
  • Information note on Education Provision for non-English speaking pupils (Post Primary)
  • Guidelines on countering bullying behaviour in primary and post primary schools
  • Procedures for dealing with complaints on bullying at primary level
  • Primary Circular 24/91 - Parents as Partners in Education
  • Post Primary Circular M27/91 - Parents as Partners in Education
  • Primary Circular 12/96 - Revision of Circular 18/79 on Exemption for the Study of Irish in National Schools
  • Post Primary Circular M10/94 - Exemption for the Study of Irish in Post Primary Schools
  • Primary Circular 22/02 - Appeals Procedures under Section 29 of the Education Act, 1998
  • Post Primary Circular M48/01 - Appeal Procedures under Section 29 of the Education Act, 1998
  • Procedures for Hearing and Determining Appeals under Section 29 of the Education Act, 1998 (Primary and Post Primary)
  • Section 29 Appeals Application Form
  • Procedures for Hearing and Determining Appeals under Section 29 of the Education Act, 1998 (VEC Schools)
  • Primary Complaints Procedure

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IPPN Podcast #1 - Class Allocation


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This 17 minute briefing was recorded in Galway on May 22nd. Click the link below to hear the audio.

  • Podcast Link A (MP3 file 1019k)
  • Podcast Link B (MP3 file 1019k)
  • If you have broadband, simply click the link above
  • If you have no broadband, right-click, and Save the MP3 file to your desktop. Then open / double-click to listen. Most modern computers will play the file automatically with a media player.
  • We are also working on being able to 'stream' (play without delay) from the website at the moment.
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IPPN Briefing to National Committees & Executive

Briefing #1:


16-minute briefing for National Committees & Executive covering items such as upcoming meeting with INTO, next year's conference and Summer professional development courses.

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European Award for Languages

The European Award for Languages - the language label (EAL) is designed to recognise and endorse creative initiatives in language teaching and learning. It is awarded annually to a limited number of projects in each EU member country.

Applications are now invited for the 31st March 2006 deadline. The priorities for the European Award for Languages 2006 include:

  • Initial and In-service Language Teacher Training
  • Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL)
  • Languages in Transition Year
  • Languages in Business

These priorities are not exclusive and a diverse range of projects with other perspectives are welcome to apply. Examples of winning projects can be found on our website http://www.leargas.ie/education/lingua/ell.html

There will also be an individual European Award for Languages in 2006 - the Language Ambassador of the Year- which will be awarded to the person who does most to promote language learning in the formal or non-formal sector. The deadline for application for the Language Ambassador of theYear Award is 30 April 2006.

f you require further information or an application form, please do not hesitate to contact us at languages@leargas.ie mailto:languages@leargas.ie or visit www.leargas.ie/education.

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Document Icon EAL 06 Irish (MS Word, 29k)

Document Icon Irish Application Form (MS Word, 61k)

Document Icon Poster (PDF, 393k)

Document Icon Application Form 2006 (MS Word, 113k)

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