After 2017 marked the third year of strong growth for English language student numbers in Ireland, last year saw total enrolment in Irish ELT programs reach 121,462, a decline of 4.8%. However, total student weeks reached a record high.
An international student at one of Ireland's most prestigious universities died after falling from the Cliffs of Moher on the Irish west coast in January.
Quality and Qualifications Ireland has welcomed cabinet approval of a Bill that will enhance QQI's powers in the area of English language education, but David O'Grady of MEI withheld his judgement on the legislation.
Representing English language teachers in Ireland, the Unite union have challenged Marketing English in Ireland over alleged poverty pay.
New College Group has purchased a new school in Dublin; its first outside of the UK as it looks to diversify its portfolio post-Brexit.
Eighty international students are being transferred to English language schools across Dublin after one of the oldest ELT schools in the capital closed its doors last week.
English language schools in Ireland saw a 10% rise in student numbers in 2015, driven by gains in adult student weeks and the fruition of targeted marketing campaigns in Asia.
The Irish Department of Justice has confirmed reforms it laid out in May for Ireland’s international educators will come into force this month, including the publication of an updated list of providers eligible to accept international students.
