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International language students studying in Ireland increases 10%

Written by Robert McHugh, on 12th Apr 2016. Posted in General

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Ireland has experienced a massive 10% increase in English language students studying in Ireland in 2015 according to figures released by Marketing English in Ireland (MEI).
 
The association which represents 60 regulated language schools and colleges nationwide say there was an increase to 107,129 students in 2015 from 97,610 in 2014. The figures show strong growth across all parts of the sector with significant increases in students from Asia. 
 
The international education sector is an extremely valuable one for the Irish economy and international students supported the employment of 900 full time teachers and 600 full time administrative staff across the 60 regulated MEI member schools and colleges nationwide. 

During the peak summer months of June, July and August, teacher numbers rose to 1800 and administrative staff rose to 800. The total gross wage gill was approximately €40 million in 2015.
 
In 2015 students coming to Ireland from the European Union area stayed for just over 2 and a half weeks. Students from outside the European Union, who are not required to have a visa, stayed on average just over 18 weeks and students who are required to have a visa stayed for just under 11 weeks. Estimates from MEI indicate that the total fees paid by these international English language students in 2015 was €278.3million, which covered student fees, accommodation and travel. 
 
CEO of MEI, David O’Grady says, "The international education sector in Ireland is highly regulated and the figures in this report from MEI show that it contributes significantly to the Irish domestic economy. In addition, the majority of students are staying with host families as part of their language and cultural experience."

Source: www.businessworld.ie

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