Professional development for secondary school teachers

  • Teacher training that makes a difference

    Our courses for secondary teachers are designed to be practical and give you immediate takeaways that you can integrate into your teaching practice.

    Courses are available throughout Ireland (Galway, Limerick, Cork) at various times of the year (except July) for groups of participants.

  • Course content designed with actual needs of participants

    All of our courses have one starting point- the objectives of the actual participants, each of whom will undergo needs analysis prior to the course starting so that content can be tailored to improve the actual skills that they need.

    Learning goals and outcomes will be clearly stated and reviewed during the duration of each course.

    All of our courses are eligible for Erasmus+ funding. OID: E10385258

  • Various locations

    Attend our courses in Ireland (Galway, Limerick & Cork). Or let us know if you would like us to come to deliver the course at your institution. The courses are examples of what could be delivered and other options can be negotiated.

Advanced communication skills

This course is directed at anyone working in an educational context, in administration or academia.

The aim of the course is to give the participant a opportunity to practice and extend their knowledge of advanced communication skills, while exploring the culture of the Emerald Isle.

By the end of the course participants will have improved:

  • their knowledge of high level English language skills

  • their ability to use English more naturally and in contexts which are real to them

  • their confidence to understand and partake in in higher level conversations

Added value of the mobility:

Participants will improve their ability to communicate more fluently and accurately in English as well as the opportunity to share knowledge with colleagues in similar roles

Courses available in Galway, Limerick and Cork throughout 2026. Contact us to ask for a quote.

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AI tools for the language classroom

Learn about how AI tools in the language classroom. Explore how they can help you to create materials and lessons, help with admin tasks and make creating assessments much easier.

By the end of the course participants will have improved:

  • their knowledge of AI tools and how they can be utilized in the classroom

  • their ability to use AI tools to streamline their administrative duties

  • their confidence in using AI tools to create positive learning experiences

Added value of the mobility:

Participants will improve their overall ability to use technology in the classroom as well as the opportunity to share knowledge with colleagues in similar roles

Courses available in Galway, Limerick and Cork throughout 2026. Contact us to ask for a quote.

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CLIL for secondary educators- subject & language teachers

Learn about how to use CLIL (Content and language integrated learning) in practice. This course is for language and subject teachers and provides a structure to make CLIL work in your teaching context.

By the end of the course participants will have improved:

  • their ability to structure a lesson using CLIL

  • how to set subject and language goals in a CLIL lesson

  • their knowledge of integrated either language objectives or subject objectives into their lessons

Added value of the mobility:

Participants will improve their ability deliver CLIL lessons as part of their curriculum as well as peer reviewing materials other educators use.

Courses available in Galway, Limerick and Cork throughout 2026. Contact us to ask for a quote

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Using blended learning to motivate secondary school students

Learn about how to use blended learning in practice to increase student engagement and motivation in secondary classrooms. This course is for secondary school teachers of all subjects and provides a clear structure for combining face-to-face teaching with digital tools in a meaningful and manageable way.

By the end of the course participants will have improved:

  • their ability to structure lessons using a blended learning approach

  • how to select and use digital tools to support learning objectives

  • their knowledge of integrating online and in-class activities to motivate students and encourage active participation

Added value of the mobility:

Participants will improve their ability to design and deliver blended learning lessons as part of their curriculum, as well as share and peer review blended learning activities and resources with other educators.

Courses available in Galway, Limerick and Cork throughout 2026. Contact us to ask for a quote.

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Inclusive classrooms & universal design for learning (UDL)

earn about how to create inclusive classrooms using Universal Design for Learning (UDL) in practice. This course is for secondary school teachers of all subjects and provides a clear framework for planning lessons that support diverse learners and promote equal access to learning.

By the end of the course participants will have improved:

  • their ability to structure lessons using Universal Design for Learning principles

  • how to identify and respond to diverse learning needs in the classroom

  • their knowledge of integrating inclusive strategies into everyday teaching practice

Added value of the mobility:

Participants will improve their ability to design and deliver inclusive lessons as part of their curriculum, as well as share and peer review inclusive teaching strategies and resources with other educators.

Courses available in Galway, Limerick and Cork throughout 2026. Contact us to ask for a quote.

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Active learning & student centred teaching

Learn about how to use active learning and student-centred teaching approaches in practice. This course is for secondary school teachers of all subjects and provides a clear structure for designing lessons that actively engage students and place learners at the centre of the learning process.

By the end of the course participants will have improved:

  • their ability to structure lessons using active learning strategies

  • how to design student-centred activities that encourage participation and collaboration

  • their knowledge of integrating inquiry-based and project-based approaches into their teaching

Added value of the mobility:

Participants will improve their ability to design and deliver active learning lessons as part of their curriculum, as well as share and peer review student-centred teaching strategies and materials with other educators.

Courses available in Galway, Limerick and Cork throughout 2026. Contact us to ask for a quote.

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CPD courses for secondary school teachers