What education or training is this pathway designed for?
The pathway is designed for English Language programmes lasting at least 25 weeks.
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English Language programmes lasting at least 25 weeks
English-language programme on ILEP or TrustEd list
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What type of institution/course must accept or enrol the applicant?
An English language programme of at least 25 weeks listed on the ILEP or the TrustEd Ireland Providers eligible programmes list.
See recorded sources
- https://www.irishimmigration.ie/coming-to-study-in-ireland/what-are-my-study-options/a-third-level-course-or-a-language-course/
If you want to study in Ireland for longer than 90 days, you must choose a course from the Interim List of Eligible Programmes (ILEP) or the TrustEd Ireland Providers eligible programmes list
- https://www.irishimmigration.ie/coming-to-study-in-ireland/what-are-my-study-options/a-third-level-course-or-a-language-course/
English Language programmes lasting at least 25 weeks
What are the most important financial or study-related conditions: tuition, funds, insurance, full-time study, attendance or equivalent?
Programme of at least 25 weeks, at least 15 class hours a week, at least 85% attendance and an end-of-programme exam; funds of €833 per month or €6,665 in total for stays of 8 months or less; private medical insurance.
See recorded sources
- https://www.irishimmigration.ie/coming-to-study-in-ireland/what-are-my-study-options/planning-to-study-in-ireland/
enrol on a programme lasting at least 25 weeks attend class for at least 15 hours a week attend at least 85% of your classes complete an end-of-programme exam.
- https://www.irishimmigration.ie/coming-to-study-in-ireland/what-are-my-study-options/a-fee-paying-private-primary-or-secondary-school/information-on-student-finances/
If the duration of your course is less than 8 months you must have access to €833 per month of your stay or €6,665 whichever is the lesser.
- https://www.irishimmigration.ie/coming-to-study-in-ireland/frequently-asked-questions-for-students/
Yes all non-EEA students coming to Ireland need to have private medical insurance.
Can the student work? Under what major restrictions? What is the family position where clearly stated?
Up to 20 hours a week in term time and up to 40 hours a week in June–September and 15 December–15 January; students typically cannot bring family members, except in very exceptional circumstances.
See recorded sources
- https://www.irishimmigration.ie/coming-to-study-in-ireland/frequently-asked-questions-for-students/
Yes, you can work up to 20 hours per week during term time. During June, July, August and September, and between 15 December and 15 January, you can work up to 40 hours per week.
- https://www.irishimmigration.ie/coming-to-study-in-ireland/frequently-asked-questions-for-students/
No, students are typically not permitted to bring family members with them. There are some very exceptional circumstances where this may be permitted.
How long does the status last, how is it renewed, and what officially documented post-study work or residence possibilities exist?
Stamp 2 for up to 8 months per programme, extendable for another 8 months with a new 25-week programme at a higher exam level (exam results and attendance checked); maximum three permissions (2 years), after which the student must move to an ILEP higher-education programme to remain.
See recorded sources
- https://www.irishimmigration.ie/coming-to-study-in-ireland/what-are-my-study-options/planning-to-study-in-ireland/
If you enrol on an English language programme listed on the ILEP you can register for a Stamp 2 immigration permission of up to eight months.
- https://www.irishimmigration.ie/coming-to-study-in-ireland/what-are-my-study-options/planning-to-study-in-ireland/
You may extend your permission for another eight months if you enrol on another 25-week English language programme. Immigration officials will seek evidence of exam results and attendance. You will need to progress in your studies, enrolling on a programme with an exam at an increased level.
- https://www.irishimmigration.ie/coming-to-study-in-ireland/what-are-my-study-options/planning-to-study-in-ireland/
If you meet requirements, you may study English language courses for a maximum of three permissions of eight months each, a total of two years. After that time you must enrol on a higher education programme listed on the ILEP if you wish to remain as a student.
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