Post-Primary Languages Ireland
Post-Primary Languages Ireland (PPLI) is a dedicated unit providing expertise and support for foreign languages education in Ireland.
PPLI is fully funded by the Department of Education and was established in September 2000 with a remit of diversifying, enhancing and expanding the teaching of languages in post-primary schools throughout Ireland. The focus is on enhancing and broadening the opportunities available to students for learning foreign languages that are relevant to Ireland’s future cultural, social and economic needs.
Languages at Primary Level
In 2020, PPLI also introduced the ‘Say Yes to Languages’ module into Primary schools. In preparation for the implementation of the new MFL specification in primary, PPLI will also support language upskilling and resources development.
The Role of PPLI
PPLI is the only dedicated organisation supporting foreign languages education in Ireland and has responsibility for implementing key actions in Languages Connect – Ireland’s Strategy for Foreign Languages in Education 2017-2026.
PPLI also has a broader role including awareness raising and promoting languages in society including the annual #ThinkLanguages Week and at events nationwide. An additional part of the role of PPLI is to conduct applied research that informs and supports policy.
The PPLI Team
In order to implement the strategy, the PPLI team has grown considerably over the past couple of years and now includes Education Officers, Language Advisors, a team of Associates, a marketing team and a large number of foreign language teachers in a growing variety of languages. For more information on the team, click here.
How we can help you and your school
See how PPLI and Languages Connect support you, your school and your students – download here >> (PDF)
PPLI agus Languages Connect – An tslí a dtacaímid leatsa, le do scoil agus le do chuid scoláirí– Íoslódáil anseo >> (PDF)
For more information on progress and projects, find our Annual Reports here.
