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Ireland

German in Schools
 in Ireland

German as a Foreign Language (DaF) is taught as a subject in secondary and technical schools in Ireland. Typically, German is taught as a second or third foreign language. Through German, young people have the opportunity to expand their educational and career prospects.

Landkarte, die Zahlen zu Deutsch als Fremdsprache an Schulen in Irland zeigt

ca. 55.550

People in Ireland who learn German as part of the public education system.

Source: Data Collection 2025, © Goethe-Institut

ca. 1.100

Teachers who teach German at schools in the public education system.

 

ca. 420

Schools which offer German as a subject

 

We support schools

  • Advice and support on introducing and expanding German as a Foreign Language (DaF) as a school subject.

    Advice

  • Professional development opportunities for German teachers, school principals, and coordinators

    Professional Development

  • Provision of teaching materials

    Teaching Material

  • Information and cultural events, as well as German language competitions

    Events

Contact

Goethe-Institut Irland, Bildungskooperation Deutsch

Andrea.Battes@goethe.de

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