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English Language Assistant (ELA) Scheme
Action 1.C.4
2 ELA Support Sessions
Overview:
PPLI is now tasked with increasing the visibility of the English Language Assistant (ELA) scheme as a means of
developing language and intercultural awareness capacity in society as well as creating potential future
teaching capacity.
Main Aims:
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Inform potential applicants of the many personal and professional benefits of participation in the ELA
scheme
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Support increased interest in the ELA scheme through a series of initiatives that increase the visibility of
the scheme
Activity:
2024 was the first time PPLI provided support for the outbound English Language Assistants. The team was
able to draw on significant experience gained over many years of supporting the incoming Foreign
Language Assistants (FLAs). To create supports and awareness-raising collateral the team drew input from
relevant stakeholders, as well as the 2023 survey conducted amongst
former ELAs.
In the summer of 2024, two new videos were
created to raise awareness and inform potential
applicants of the scheme. Four former ELAs
participated in the videos, which were published in
autumn 2024. A poster was created and displayed
on university campuses across the country. A social
media campaign was launched encouraging
registration and promoting online support
sessions. Two support sessions were
organised - one for outbound ELAs, and one
for those interested in applying for the 202526 ELA scheme.
In September 2024, a total of 90 Irish ELAs
were approved to travel to Austria, Belgium,
France, Germany, Italy and Spain. To assist
these ELAs in their pre-departure
preparations, PPLI delivered two online support sessions in August and
September. Former ELAs helped deliver advice and guidance to the outbound ELAs.
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