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Languages in NI Schools: New Report Shows Rise in Spanish, Irish and Heritage Language Support

The 2025 Language Trends NI report reveals rising support for home languages and growing interest in Spanish, Irish and Italian, with Spanish now the most-taught language in post-primary schools across Northern Ireland.

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