The purpose of this scheme is to assist school students, enrolled in participating schools, to see a foreign language as a living language and not just a “school language”. Schools may apply to host French, German/Austrian, Spanish, Italian, Swiss, Wallonia (French speaking) and Japanese Assistants.
Closing date for applications is 03 February 2020
Foreign Language Assistant Scheme - Application Form
Application for the assignment of a Foreign Language Assistant under the Terms of the 2020/21 Scheme
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Foreign Language Assistant Application Form (German Language Assistants ONLY)
Application for the assignment of a Foreign Language Assistant under the Terms of the 2020/21 Scheme - GERMAN ASSISTANTS ONLY
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Foreign Language Assistant Scheme: Additional information
Foreign Language Assistant Scheme – FAQ’s
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Foreign Language Assistants Scheme Information Notes
This Scheme allows students to experience a foreign language as a living language. These notes help the schools and the assistants gain the maximum value from the scheme with a beneficial experience for all concerned. These notes also set out the terms of the assistants in schools and what the parties involved may expect from each other.
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Foreign Language Assistants - Timetable
Timetable - Foreign Language Assistants for 2019/20 School year
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Foreign Language Assistant Scheme: Additional information
Foreign Language Assistant Scheme – FAQ’s
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- Address: Department of Education and Skills, Teacher and SNA Terms and Conditions Unit, Cornamaddy, Athlone, County Westmeath, N37 X659
- Phone: (090) 648 3826
German Teacher Exchange Scheme
French / Irish Teacher Professional Visit Scheme
