Irish Council for International Students (ICOS) News Feed

February Newsletter

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 20:25:52 GMT

Our February 2010 newsletter has now been published.

New data improves picture of non-EEA students in Ireland

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 11:38:01 GMT

Almost 45,000 non-EEA students spent more than three months studying in Ireland during 2008 it has been revealed.

New figures from the Department of Justice, Immigration and Law Reform were given on January 28th following a question in the Irish parliament on international student numbers. The Department also gave a snapshot of the position at 29th October 2009 which showed 31,233 registrations across language schools, further and higher education. (Registration with immigration authorities is required for all non-EEA students attending courses longer than 90 days).

Lively forum offers voice to Dublin's international students

Tue, 26 Jan 2010 16:14:08 GMT

Dozens of international students from across Dublin gathered at the Mansion House on Monday evening for a unique forum to discuss their experiences and issues. The event was designed to give a much needed voice to students in the capital and was organised jointly by the Union of Students in Ireland (USI) and the Irish Council for International Students (ICOS).

Dublin forum to give voice to international students

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 12:07:53 GMT

International students in the Dublin area are invited to attend an evening forum on Monday 25th January that will give a unique opportunity to discuss experiences and issues of studying in the capital. In addition to themed workshops, the event will also feature an address from the Lord Mayor and an ICOS speaker on proposed changes to student immigration.

New group to give impetus to International Education agenda

Tue, 22 Dec 2009 16:26:23 GMT

ICOS Director Sheila Power is one of eight nominees from the education sector to a new High Level Group on International Education confirmed by the Minister of Education and Science, Batt O’Keeffe.

Season's Greetings / December Newsletter

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 18:48:23 GMT

21/12/09 - Season's Greetings from ICOS to all our members, supporters and friends.

Our final newsletter of 2009 has now been published.

ICOS publishes 2008 Annual Report

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 12:23:26 GMT

6/12/09 - ICOS is pleased to announce the publication of its 2008 Annual Report, reflecting on a challenging year from which it emerged "a leaner and more focused organisation".

Cork kicks off event series for international students

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 10:16:26 GMT

13/11/09 - ICOS is working with the Union of Students in Ireland (USI) to deliver a series of events targeted at international students, starting on Monday 16th November in Cork.

ICOS responds to proposed new immigration regime for full-time non-EEA students

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 08:56:28 GMT

9/10/09 - After consultation with its members, ICOS has submitted a response to proposed new immigration rules for full-time non-EEA students.

New guidelines published for Provision of Education to International Students

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 01:03:07 GMT

30/9/09 - A newly published Code of Practice and Guidelines on the provision of higher education to International Students is now available online. The document was drawn up by a subcommittee appointed by the Irish Higher Education Quality Network.

ICOS hopes it will be embraced as the basis for the introduction of the Quality Mark scheme recently promised by Minister Batt O'Keeffe.