Education and schooling
This page includes information on accessing education when you return to Ireland. It covers free pre-school education, enrolling in primary or secondary school, third level fees, the student grant and more.
Information on choosing a primary school, how to apply for a school place, receiving an offer and where to find help if you can’t find a suitable school.
Information on secondary school in Ireland, including how to apply and what to do if you can’t find a school place for your child.
Outlines the services and online tools available to get recognition for your foreign qualification in Ireland. Also explains how the National Framework of Qualifications can help you compare and contrast different qualifications.
Explains the new arrangements and conditions for exempting certain students from the study of Irish in primary and secondary school.
This document is in: Irish education system
The ECCE scheme provides up to 2 years of early childhood care and education for children of pre-school age.
This document is in: Pre-school education and childcare
Third level educational system in Ireland and the way in which places at universities and colleges are allocated.
This document is in: Studying in Ireland
Information on the Free Fees Iniative. Explains who doesn't have to pay third-level fees.
This document is in: Fees and supports for third-level education