Modern Languages - Background 

Modern Languages Initiative

Acknowledgement came from the Department of Education and Science in association with An Institiúid Teangeolaíochta Éireann in 1998 when Kildare Education Centre was chosen to project manage the nationwide delivery of the Introduction of Modern Languages to Primary Schools initiative. The Director, supported by the Management Committee, plays a vital role in facilitating and supporting the programme, developing of ideas, organising the training of the facilitators, and the efficient administration of the programme. Managing this project also involves developing relationships with the N.C.C.A., Colleges of Education, Embassies and Cultural Institutes.

The Modern Languages in Primary Schools Initiative
is managed by Tanya Flanagan and her team.
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Modern Languages in Primary Schools Initiative:

There are currently 3,654 teachers involved in MLPSI schools nationwide and their continued support of the Initiative is gratefully acknowledged. The number of schools involved in the Initiative has risen to almost 400. The National Coordinator of the Initiative is based in the Centre and she works closely with the Director to ensure the smooth running of the project and strategic planning for the future.

Pupils from Scoil Bhríde, Midleton, Co. Cork, working hard on a German project