PPLI Annual Report (2019) - Flipbook - Page 4
Introduction to PPLI
Post-Primary Languages Ireland (PPLI) is a dedicated unit providing expertise and support for foreign
languages education in Ireland, predominantly at post-primary level. PPLI was originally set up in
September 2000 with a remit of diversifying, enhancing and expanding the teaching of languages in
second-level schools throughout Ireland and this remains core to its remit with a focus on enhancing
and broadening the opportunities available to students for learning foreign languages that are relevant
to Ireland’s future cultural, social and economic needs.
Capitalizing on the extensive knowledge, expertise, and capacity acquired during the earlier years of the initiative PPLI has a
role in implementing key actions in Languages Connect - Ireland’s Strategy for Foreign Languages in Education 2017-2026
which was published in December 2017. The strategy is the context for PPLI activities and frames a large part of the work. In
2019, there were eight core staff. The PPLI Team also includes a Japanese Advisor and three interns.
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