Going to post-primary school

Starting post-primary school Describes post primary education in Ireland including how to choose and enrol your child in a post-primary school.

Types of post-primary school
There are five different types of post-primary school in Ireland. The main difference is in how your school is managed, how it is funded and who owns your school.

Junior Cycle
The Junior Cycle consists of the first three years of second-level education for students aged 12 to 15 years in Ireland.

Transition Year
This document describes the Transition Year programme, a one-year, school-based programme between Junior Cycle and Senior Cycle.

Senior Cycle
This document describes the Senior Cycle.

Special needs education: post primary
This document describes post-primary education for students with disabilities.

School transport for post-primary students
Ireland's Department of Education and Science provides subsidised school transport for eligible post-primary students. Find out more.

Organisations and resources for post-primary schools
A list of organisations and internet resources providing information on education at post-primary level in Ireland.

Moving your children to secondary school Different schooling options available in the secondary school system in Ireland and outlines the state examination system.
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