Covid-19
Future Learning
updates
Future Learning’s number one priority is the health and safety of our students, teachers and staff.
During this situation, all our staff is working hard to support our students, host families and the community as we tackle this challenge together.
Please read below for more information and get in touch with us if you need any advice or assistance.
We are extremely happy to announce that our Dublin City Campus is now fully reopened and welcoming students for the new 2021/2022 Academic Year for new international students and renewals.
The lessons are taught in person, Monday to Friday and in full compliance with all relevant public health guidelines.
Following public health advice, the government has agreed that the remaining aspects of the hospitality, entertainment and night-time economy sector can reopen only with the full range of protective measures in place and the wide and robust implementation of the EU Digital COVID Certificate (COVID-19 pass). This will allow us to move forward carefully with Ireland’s plan for the next phase of our response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Campus Safety Measures for 2021/2022 Academic Year
- Returning to face to face lessons on campus in accordance with sector-specific health and safety protocols.
- Classes will be Monday to Friday with staggered starting times and breaks.
- Maximum of 15 students in a bubble.
- A social distancing will continue to be maintained between students and staff.
- Attendance meetings and inductions will continue to be online unless safe distancing can be observed.
- One-way entry/exit system in the building.
- Hand sanitisers, disinfectants and disposable towels will continue to be provided.
- Windows and doors will remain open to allow good ventilation and rooms will be fully ventilated at break times.
- The school will continue to implement an enhanced cleaning across both campuses in Dublin and Athlone.
- Masks will continue to be worn in the building by staff and students.
- Students will be required to wear masks while sitting at desks (unless there is more that 2 metres between people).
- Masks will be required in outdoor spaces where groups gather.
How to keep safe in the school environment
Masks must always be worn in the building
Always leave your desk where it is
Wash / Sanitise hands every time you enter
Bring your own equipment (Laptop, Mobile, Notebook) and don’t share it
Wipe any shared equipment before and after using
Leave directly after class, do not use canteen or common areas
Bring your own drinking water
How to keep safe in the school environment
Masks must always be worn in the building
Always leave your desk where it is
Wash / Sanitise hands every time you enter
Bring your own equipment (Laptop, Mobile, Notebook) and don’t share it
Wipe any shared equipment before and after using
Leave directly after class, do not use canteen or common areas
Bring your own drinking water
Symptoms Include
High Temperature
Shortness of breath
Breathing Difficulties
Cough
If you have fever and/or cough you should stay at home regardless of your travel or contact history.
- If you have symptoms: Isolate and request a test. You can book a test in Ireland for free here.
- If you are a close contact: If you are a close contact of COVID-19 click here to follow the HSE advice.
- For information on travelling to other countries from Ireland click here.
- The latest email from the Department of Justice regarding English language students can be accessed here.
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Since Sunday 5 December 2021, passengers to Ireland are asked to show a negative test for COVID-1
All passengers are required to have a negative ('not detected') RT-PCR test result taken within 72 hours prior to arrival to Ireland. This applies to all passengers even if they have vaccination or recovery certificates.
- For more information about the New rules for travelling to Ireland click here
- Complete home-based quarantine click here for further details.
- Fill out a Passenger Locator Form prior to your arrival in Ireland.
- If you receive a negative result from an RT-PCR test taken from day 5 onwards after arrival into Ireland, you will be able to leave quarantine.
- Find the latest travel advice per country here
- For more information about the EMA approved vaccines click here.
