Scotland's Capital City Set to Expand Gaelic Education

The City of Edinburgh has launched a consultation with Gaelic interest groups to lay the groundwork for the expansion of Gaelic Medium secondary education. As concerns mount for the health of the language in its heartlands, Gaelic Medium education continues its steady progress in the rest of Scotland. Glasgow has seen explosive growth in the past 10 years and now Edinburgh.

Scotland’s “The National” quotes a city official in describing the context of expanding Gaelic education in Edinburgh:

“These are exciting times for Gaelic in Scotland’s capital city, and we have a special responsibility to nurture and help cultivate the language as an integral part of our shared heritage and national identity.

The journey we are on has seen us support the flourishing of the language with the publication of our second Gaelic Language Plan, an increase in pupils and a long-term strategy to develop GME.

In order to embed a sustainable future for Gaelic, we will continue to deliver and expand on our fundamental principles of high-quality teaching and commitment to immersive education, regardless of setting.”

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