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A private upper-level and language school in Tralee has been discontinued.
Brookfield College had suffered “a significant loss” as a result of Covid-19, its principal told students and parents in an email last night.
Students and parents were told the decision was made “with deep regret.”
Principal Elisha Dowling told parents and students in an email: “The company has suffered a significant loss as a result of the Covid crisis.
“We have also had very few new registrations for next year and consequently the business is no longer viable and has been put into liquidation.”
The school was based out of rented premises in Monavalley and has earned a reputation as a “routine and language” school.
It accepts students for an English course from all over the world and some foreign students were in quarantine preparing to start their course, it is understood.
Direct calls have been made to the local TD and Education Minister Norma Foley to intervene in the situation.
A spokesperson for the Department of Education and Skills has said that the minister was aware of the shutdown and that her department was ready to support the students.
However, the personnel problems were a matter for the university involved, the statement added.
The numbers are not clear, but it is believed that dozens of students from Tralee, Killarney and other parts of Kerry will have to find a place in fifth and sixth grade in other second-tier schools.
It is known that several foreign language students were already in Tralee and in quarantine.
The departure of Cert and other students were due to begin next Tuesday and they had purchased books and other course material, as well as payment of deposits.
In recent weeks, student applications have been accepted and interviews have been conducted.
Local Sinn Féin councilor Cathal Foley said this was “a devastating blow” to students, staff and parents.
“MP Pa Daly has contacted Minister Norma Foley,” he said.
Parents have contacted Minister Foley and other TDs.
Those who paid fees would now appear as creditors and liquidators. JPA Brenson Lawlor would be in touch, he said.
Sixteen teachers work at the school.
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