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Two Hours a Week for a Year: Inside An Droichead’s AS Irish in Belfast
A one-year, CCEA‑accredited AS Irish programme run by An Droichead in Belfast — hybrid delivery on Thursdays 19:00–21:00; this guide distils schedule, eligibility, fees and registration notes.
Two Hours a Week for a Year: Inside An Droichead’s AS Irish in Belfast.
Join An Droichead's engaging one‑year Irish Language Programme in Belfast, an accredited AS qualification that guides adult learners (and select students) through a structured curriculum and formal CCEA examinations while providing a supportive learning environment.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
CCEA‑accredited AS Irish, assessed by formal exams
The course follows the CCEA Modern Languages AS Irish specification and leads to a CCEA‑accredited AS qualification, with formal examinations scheduled in May/June at times set by CCEA.
Hybrid weekly classes: in person and online
Classes meet Thursday evenings from 19:00 to 21:00, delivered in person and online to accommodate local and remote adult learners.
Designed for adult learners; select school leavers considered
The programme is aimed at adult learners but will consider applications from past pupils of Irish‑medium primary schools and Year 13 students who have achieved GCSE Irish at grades A–C; class participants under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. The course fee is £300 plus a booking fee and includes exam fees.
What the day feels like
What the year feels like
Across a single academic year you move from weekly classroom practice — two hours each Thursday evening — through a paced syllabus that culminates in formal, externally marked examinations in late spring. The structure is deliberately supportive, aimed at steady skill building for adults and for eligible former pupils and Year 13 students.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this programme is best for — and who should think twice.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
One‑year course that commences in September with formal examinations in May/June; official registration closes in October.
Course materials and any required items are provided or specified by the operator — contact An Droichead for details.
Sessions run Thursdays 19:00–21:00 in person and online; the fee is £300 plus a booking fee and includes exam fees.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long does the AS Irish course run?
The course is a one‑year programme that commences in September and concludes with formal examinations in May/June.
When and where do classes meet?
Classes meet on Thursdays from 19:00 to 21:00 and are offered both in person and online.
How much does the course cost?
The fee is £300 plus a booking fee; this cost includes exam fees.
Who is eligible to apply?
The course is designed for adult learners; applications may also be considered from past pupils of Irish‑medium primary schools and Year 13 students who have achieved GCSE Irish at grades A–C. Participants under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
When are the examinations?
Formal CCEA examinations take place in May/June and must be attended on dates and times set by CCEA.
Can I join if the course has already started?
If the course has already started, contact the operator (An Droichead) for details on whether you can still register.