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ICOS is recruiting a Programme Officer who will join the ICOS’ Programme Team, providing administrative and operational support in the delivery of the Ireland Fellows Programme.

The Irish Council for International Students (ICOS) condemns the attacks, intimidation, and abuse of Deliveroo drivers, many of whom are international students who come to Ireland to study.

We are delighted to announce our virtual training offering for 2021.

Today (19 November) the Irish Council for International Students (ICOS) has described the exclusion of non-EEA international students from the Government’s €250 rebate scheme as deeply unfair and a missed opportunity.

The Irish Council for International Students (ICOS) will mark International Students’ Day on 17 November by hosting a webinar which will focus on the experiences of international students, most notably the impact which COVID-19 has had on their time in Ireland.

The Irish Council for International Students (ICOS) is delighted to announce the appointment of Laura Harmon as Executive Director.

ICOS is delighted to welcome the appointment of our new Executive Director, Laura Harmon.

ICOS reaction to Simon Harris being appointed as Minister for Higher Education.

What does the new Programme for Government mean for international students? ICOS reviews the programme and gives its verdict. 

ICOS welcomes today’s announcement from Minster Charlie Flanagan that language students, who have completed the maximum 2 years permitted, may remain as students until the end of the year provided they re-enrol in an online course of study for the remainder of the year.

Many international students are experiencing overcrowded living situations and are worried they will not be able to pay their rent because of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a survey carried out by the Irish Council for International Students (ICOS).

Last Friday ICOS Executive Director, Sarah Lennon, wrote to the Minister for Employment Affairs & Social Protection to raise deep concerns over the difficulties facing international students and the challenges many have in trying to obtain a PPS number or access State supports.