EStars and St. Paul’s High School, Bessbrook, Northern Ireland are delighted to announce a partnership bringing the BTEC Level 2 in ESports to students.
Recognising the students’ enthusiasm for esports, EStars and St Paul’s initially collaborated to deliver the EStars Certificate programme. Having successfully completed their certificates, the students have since progressed to the EStars BTEC Level 2 in Esports – equivalent to a GCSE qualification.
Tracy O’Hare, Specialist Provision Teacher at St Paul’s, explained, “Rather than just ‘gaming’, the course content focuses on learning about the world of esports as an industry, combining interactive tasks with key facts, in an achievable and fun way. The students love it. The course teaches them how to work in teams, solve problems, create ideas, undertake independent research and be self-critical. There aren’t many subjects that can achieve all of that and keep students engaged.
”Tracy continued, “I’m just so proud of them, and so grateful to EStars for collaborating with us. The students have learnt so much and are so empowered. I would highly recommend schools considering esports as part of their curriculum.”
EStars are an award-winning provider of educational esports. They offer a comprehensive suite of accredited esports qualifications, including after-school activities, Level 1 Certificates and BTEC Levels 2 and 3. These programmes are designed to help students develop key skills relevant to the business of esports, including event management, marketing, game design and so much more.
EStars’ Education Suite is endorsed by Pearson and NOCN, guaranteeing international recognition. Driven by a mission to shape the future of esports education, EStars collaborates closely with industry leaders and educators to deliver qualifications that equip students for a rapidly evolving industry. Their tailored solutions bridge the gap between education, technology and careers, ensuring that students are prepared not just for roles in esports, but for a wide range of opportunities within the digital sector.
Mags Byrne, Founder & CEO of EStars, has expressed her enthusiasm for the partnership stating: “St. Paul’s Bessbrook are leading the way in innovation and inclusion in Northern Ireland by offering educational esports to all students. I am delighted to have this partnership and see the students enjoying it while gaining a formal qualification.”
CONTACT DETAILS
For further information, student testimonials or comments, please contact:
EStars
Gabrielle Mitchell, Head of UK Sales
gabrielle@estars.pro
+44 7988 645006
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