Language in the Primary School Curriculum

The NCCA is working to address the curriculum and assessment issues concerning children's language development that were highlighted in curriculum review and other national and international evaluations and assessments. Keep an eye on www.ncca.ie/primary to keep up to date on developments.

Primary School Network: Language Schools in the Primary School Network have been working with the NCCA developing their practice in language teaching, with a focus on supportingprogression in Irish, and promoting language usethroughout the school. Find out more >> Read their stories, see videos of their work, and download information sheets for teachers.

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Related links

Modern languages in the Primary School Curriculum

Language and literacy in Irish-medium schools