TEFL in Ireland

As Ireland's popularity as a major destination point for students wishing to study English grows, so is the development of the TEFL industry and the increasing number of opportunities available to TEFL teachers and trainers.

Many schools are now offering different TEFL training courses that is it becoming a little confusing as to what course one should take. "English in Ireland" highlights the main TEFL courses available in Ireland that are recognised both nationally and internationally.

It is important to note that the Department of Education & Science regulations require all trainees to undertake ACELS (Advisory Council for English Language Schools) recognised TEFL certificate courses from 1st January 2005 in order to be enfranchised to work in the quality recognised sector in Ireland. Please note that if you need to check the status of your academic qualifications, you should contact HETAC (Higher Education & Training Council, www.hetac.ie).