New policy and ILEP - advice for English language students
Students buying courses should take care to choose programmes which are included on new list. Visas and GNIB cards will only be available for programmes which are on the...
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What to expect from an English school under the ILEP
This guide explains some of the main things that non-EEA students should experience on any course listed on the ILEP...
Why more English language schools will close - The ICOS View
In July 2015, the Minister for Education and Skills said that she expected more English language schools to close. So does ICOS. Here we explain why...
ICOS' guide to the new policy reforms and ILEP
We summarise the key points set out by a policy statement launched by the Irish government in May 2015 and its timeline for implementation...
ICOS statement on reform of the student immigration system for international education
"ICOS very much welcomes tighter regulation of the private college sector, the raising of quality standards and significant progress toward the protection of learners...
ICOS statement on protest by international students and staff hit by college closures
International students, teachers and support staff hit by the most recent private college closures – now numbering 16 since April 2014 – have announced a protest in Dublin...
ICOS Feature - What happens if an English language school loses ACELS accreditation
Following the latest case of a school being removed from the ACELS register of recognised English language schools, we take a look at what this means for students...
