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Set your child on the path to success with languages in Westport
September 10, 2025
As featured in Mayo News on September 2nd 2025. IN Westport, Douglas Whittaker has been inspiring children to discover the fun of learning French, Spanish, and Irish. He believes that the earlier kids start to explore another language, the easier it is for them to pick them up – and the bigger the head start …
Read MoreWestport Language School Supports Language Learners of All Ages as “Say Yes to Languages” Program Evolves
September 3, 2025
The “Say Yes to Languages” (SYTL) program, an initiative to increase foreign language education and awareness, is evolving for the 2025/26 academic year. Westport Language School is highlighting its key role in local language education as the module moves into a new phase. With 72 primary schools in Mayo participating, and Westport Language School teaching in over 20 …
Read MoreMayo Business Awards Finalist 2023
November 1, 2023
We are absolutely thrilled to announce that Westport Language School is a finalist in the Mayo Business Awards 2023. We are one of three shortlisted finalists in the category ‘The Best Emerging Business’. The Awards are the highlight of the ‘Mayo Business Calendar’ and a flagship annual event giving local businesses the opportunity to be …
Read MoreMeet inspirational 10-year-old Mayo boy who already speaks four languages!
October 25, 2023
SHELDON Coyne from Westport couldn’t wait to get back to school this past week and continue his language learning journey, and he’s well on his way to becoming a superstar linguist. A pupil at Scoil Phadraig, Sheldon started complementing languages at school by studying Spanish two years ago online with local Westport Language School. He …
Read MoreMayo schools get green light for pilot scheme to learn European languages
September 11, 2021
SOME 500 primary schools throughout Ireland have received confirmation of their participation in the Say ‘Yes’ to Languages Primary School Language Sampler Module. A huge number of applications were logged and, as a result, over 500 schools will be involved during the 2021/22 school term. Due to the high level of demand, the scheme will …
Read MoreMayo children’s French connection with the Olympics
July 29, 2021
AFTER a long wait the Olympics are finally back and with millions watching the opening ceremony on TV, for local children in Co. Mayo it was no surprise that much of the coverage was conducted in French. Pupils who attend Westport Language School have been learning about the Olympics and why French is the first …
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