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Languages Provision
Additional Allocation to Schools to Support Diversification
of Foreign Languages Provision
Additional Allocation to schools incentivises post-primary schools to deliver lesser-taught languages and
languages more recently added to the Leaving Certiocate curriculum, for the purpose of diversiocation of
foreign language provision. For schools to participate, they must have fully registered post-primary teachers
available to teach the languages. Schools are supported with the new subject development through visits
from members of the PPLI Teaching and Learning team.
Review of the Additional Allocation Scheme:
A review of the scheme was conducted in 2025 to assess the efectiveness of the scheme and to make
recommendations for improvements. The review draws on school visits, questionnaires, and PPLI data to
assess outcomes and sustainability.
Findings show strong progress in diversifying language provision and increasing student engagement, with
most schools expanding year groups and, in all but two cases, ofering Leaving Certiocate classes. Teachers
and principals consistently demonstrate high commitment, though continued reliance on Additional
Allocation funding remains a challenge. Beneots include greater cultural awareness, increased visibility of
languages within schools, and strong pathways from Junior to Senior Cycle. Key challenges include
nuctuating student enrolment, competition from new Senior Cycle subjects, pressures on timetabling, and
risks associated with single-teacher dependency. Budget analysis conorms growing investment in line with
expansion, though more established schools are beginning to absorb some hours, supporting long-term
sustainability.
Recommendations focus on maintaining Additional Allocation funding, strengthening promotion of
languages within schools and local communities, enhancing engagement with primary schools, supporting
teacher development, and celebrating student successes. Additional operational recommendations for PPLI
include clearer eligibility criteria, structured reporting processes, stronger teacher support mechanisms, and
improved communication with schools.
“I signed up for
Polish classes as I went to
Poland a few times and I really liked it. I
skipped TY so when I joined the group in 5th
year, I had to learn everything from scratch
but before that I was doing Polish on
“It established
Duolingo for a few months. In the future I’m
the language as an
planning to study dentistry in Poland”
equal and valued subject
within the school”
5th year student
Principal
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