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The CCEA Entry Level English specification gives learners the opportunity to engage with literature and practise talking, listening and writing skills in different situations and for a range of purposes.

Entry Level qualifications can help learners to expand their knowledge, increase their confidence and demonstrate achievement. This includes some who might not be ready for a course at GCSE level or equivalent.

The CCEA GCE Irish specification aims to develop students’ enthusiasm for and understanding of the language and culture in a variety of contexts.

Students learn to communicate confidently, clearly and effectively in Irish for a range of purposes. They also develop knowledge and understanding of themes relating to the society and culture, past and present, of a community where Irish is spoken.

The CCEA GCSE Irish specification develops students’ enthusiasm for the language while increasing their confidence in the four key skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing.

Three contexts for learning provide plenty of variety and scope for investigating, understanding, describing, discussing and giving opinions. The contexts are:

OLA uses a series of short, manageable and clearly defined steps to help learners progress through the early stages of language learning.

This qualification builds on the knowledge, understanding and skills developed through the Modern Languages Area of Learning.

The benefits of OLA include: