[EDLING:251] Ireland: Foreign-born pupils set to face new English test in language move

[Francis M. Hult]

Independent.ie

Foreign-born pupils set to face new English test in language move

THE Department of Education is introducing tests in English for newcomer pupils 
to primary and post-primary schools. 

Schools are getting more teachers to help foreign-born children build their 
language skills - but the extra resources are linked to examinations to assess 
pupils' progress. 

As part of a wider Government commitment, the department is lifting the cap on 
the number of teachers employed to teach English to non-nationals in any one 
school. 

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