Initial ELE qualifications refer to any initial, generally pre-service, TEFL / TESOL / ELE (or other) qualification which awards the successful trainee with a certificate (or equivalent) enfranchising the trainee to engage in English language teaching.
The requirements for teaching English in the recognised English language teaching sector state that a teacher is required to hold an NFQ level 7 (ordinary bachelor degree or equivalent) and a recognised ELE qualification. The following are the qualifications recognised by ACELS:
The ACELS regulations for organisations applying for recognition for the teaching of English language to foreign students (please see Regulations , ) require all teacher trainees to undertake ACELS recognised ELE certificate courses*
Please note that if you hold a qualification from outside Ireland and would like to check the NFQ level of your academic qualification you should log on to www.NARIC.ie