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A national survey of modern foreign language (MFL) provision and uptake in Irish schools has been commissioned on behalf of the Department of Education and Youth by Post-Primary Languages Ireland and British Council Ireland. The research is being conducted by a team in Queen’s University Belfast in the context of an existing project called Language Trends which assesses patterns in language learning, access, and progression.
The research will gather robust data and student, teacher, and school leadership voices; highlight successful practice; and identify systemic barriers and opportunities to provision of foreign language education. A final report is expected by summer 2026 and the findings will inform the development of the next iteration of Languages Connect: Ireland’s Strategy for Foreign Languages in Education 2017 – 2026.
A communication has been sent by the Department of Education and Youth to all post-primary school leaders. The deadline for completing surveys is 20 February 2026.
You can access the surveys at the following links:
School Leaders
Senior leadership survey / Suirbhé do cheannaireacht shinsearach
First-year Students
First-year students survey / Suirbhé do scoláirí na chéad bhliana
Fifth-year Students