• are enthusiastic about the Manx language as well as teaching and learning;
• have excellent teaching skills;
• can offer vision and leadership for the Manx Language Unit.

• generous relocation allowance;
• laptop computer supplied;
• an opportunity to make a significant contribution to the development of Manx Language teaching and learning.

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
RHEYNN YNSEE

As part of Government policy, Manx was introduced into the schools by the Department of Education in September 1992 as an optional subject for pupils aged seven and over. This scheme has proved to be very successful and highly popular with the children.

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LEARNING MANX
IN SCHOOLS

By order of the Education Act of 2001 "the curriculum shall include the provision for the teaching of Manx Gaelic and the culture and history of the Isle of Man."
 
 

• Parents may choose whether their children study Manx.

 
• Manx is available to most pupils who are aged seven and over.

 
• A weekly lesson for each primary pupil.

Aims of the scheme
 

• To provide Manx language teaching in schools for those pupils whose parents wish them to learn.

 
• To foster a sense of identity and develop self-confidence.

 
• To promote positive attitudes to Manx culture.

 
• To promote positive attitudes to language learning.

 

Objectives
 

1. Pupils studying Manx are to experience a range of learning situations which will be designed to be both enjoyable and successful.

 
2. Pupils are to be able to speak, read and (to a lesser extent) write some Manx in a range of practical situations.
   




3. Pupils will be able to follow a continuous and progressive programme which, ultimately, can lead to a General and Higher Certificate in Manx.

All teaching materials and booklets for use in schools are designed and prepared to a high standard and are specifically developed in order to be relevant to the culture and environment of the Isle of Man.

Primary

This basic course is available in all Manx Primary Schools

Manx Medium

Full time tuition through Manx

Since September 2001, the Department of Education has been providing education in Manx Gaelic to a class of infant children. This venture has been developed in conjunction with Sheshaght ny Parantyn (SnyP), a group of parents wishing their children to be educated through the Manx language and Mooinjer Veggey, who have supplied the teaching expertise.
 

My ta peiagh erbee geearree feddyn magh tooilley fys mychione ny brastylyn, as dy jarroo, my ta paitchey ayds as t'ou geearree cur eshyn ny ish stiagh ayns y vrastyl Lane-Ghaelgagh, chellvane er Annie Kissack, er 834844, ny post-l [email protected] son cooish veg ny son reaghey daayt son cur shilley er y vrastyl chadjin.
 

Secondary

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Qualifications

G.C.S.E. Equivalent

The General Certificate in Manx (TCG) is a GCSE equivalent course, run by the Department of Education, which first became available in September, 1997. This modular course is available to all pupils taking their GCSE's as well as adult learners.
 

 

A Level Equivalent

From January 2002. This modular course is available to adult learners and to schools.
 

This is a new qualification in Manx which you can work for at home, at your own pace. You can be assessed on six modules to gain the Advanced Certificate in
Manx (equivalent to an A-Level), or you can gain credits for a smaller number of modules in order to attain a qualification in Manx equivalent to AS Level.

Assessment of your work will be carried out by a Validation Committee, under the auspices of the Isle of Man Department of Education.

To take this qualification, you should normally have taken the General Certificate in Manx (equivalent to GCSE), or be able to demonstrate that you have reached a
similar standard of proficiency in Manx.

Contact:
 

Manx Language Unit,
St John's Old School,
Main Road,
St Johns,
Isle of Man
IM4 3NA
Tel:   (01624) 803313

or
Dept. of Education
Telephone (01624) 685353
Fax (01624) 685813

or
 

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