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Welsh Council Cuts English Language Education 22.04.25Gwynedd Council in Wales plans to significantly reduce English-language education in local secondary schools to promote Welsh as the dominant language in classrooms. Under the proposal, around 70% of education would be delivered in Welsh, despite fewer than 30% of…
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Irish Language Scheme to End 10.04.25
The Scoil Spreagtha Irish language scheme, which supports over 15,000 pupils in 82 English-medium primary schools across Northern Ireland, is set to end in June 2025 due to lack of funding — a move school leaders are calling devastating. The…
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First Fully Welsh-Medium School in Mid and South Powys Approved 31.03.25
Powys councillors have approved plans to establish the first fully Welsh-medium secondary school in mid and south Powys at the Builth Wells campus of Ysgol Calon Cymru. The decision aims to address concerns about inadequate Welsh-language provision in the region….
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Study Tours Strengthen Chinese-American Bonds 17.03.25
Exchange programs between Chinese and American students are fostering deeper cultural understanding and friendships. Shijiazhuang Foreign Language School in Hebei, China, has been conducting reciprocal visits with sister schools in Iowa, USA, since 1997. This month, 102 American students and…
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VAT Crisis – Parents Look to International Schools in Spain 27.02.25
Labour’s introduction of a 20% VAT on UK private school fees is pushing more British parents to consider international schools, particularly in Spain’s Costa del Sol. Marbella, with its established expat community and prestigious schools, is a key destination. These…
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Dual Language Immersion Programmes 26.02.25
The U.S. Department of Education, under former Secretary Miguel Cardona, developed four playbooks to guide educators in establishing and sustaining dual-language immersion programmes. These programmes, typically spanning kindergarten through 5th grade, integrate academic content with bilingual instruction, commonly in English…
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Expansion of Foreign Language Teaching in Irish Primary Schools 17.02.25
Starting in 2026, Irish primary schools will introduce foreign language teaching from third to sixth class. Languages will be introduced in phases, with initial focus on basic awareness and greetings, progressing to oral communication in later years. Training for primary…
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Modern Foreign Languages, To Be or Not To Be? 11.02.25
Modern Foreign Languages (MFL) in schools is under significant pressure due to a combination of reasons, including teacher recruitment issues. Despite meeting recruitment targets in some subjects, MFL has missed its targets for 11 consecutive years, with only a third…
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Languages Not Key To Careers 04.02.25
The declining interest in modern foreign languages (MFL) at GCSE level is a critical issue with far-reaching implications. While some students recognise the intrinsic value of language learning, the majority perceive it as irrelevant to their future careers. This trend,…
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