Parents' Section

Aiming to assists parents with various relevant educational tips as well as an explanation on how the Irish educational system works.

This section aims to assists parents with various relevant educational tips as well as an explanation on how the Irish educational system works.

We would also like to encourage you to browse through the rest of the website for some other items of interest.

Education in Ireland

Education is compulsory for children in Ireland from the ages of six to sixteen or until students have completed three years of second-level education.

The Irish education system is made up of:

• Early Childhood
• Primary
• Post Primary
• Further Education and Training
• Higher Education
• Qualifications Recognition
• Educational provision for students with special educational needs
• Provision for disadvantaged students

The curriculum is divided into the following key areas:

• Language – Irish and English
• Mathematics
• Social, Environment and Scientific Education
• Arts Education, including Visual Arts, Music and Drama
• Physical Education
• Social, Personal and Health Education

Relevant links & articles:

• Curriculum and Syllabus 
• The National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NCCA)
• The National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NCCA) - Primary Developments
• A Guide to the Irish Education System (pdf)
• Complaints, Bullying, Child Protection, Discrimination - Guide for parents
• Child Protection
• National Parents Council
• Bullying Information for Parents and Students