Services and Information for Parents and Guardians.
Services and Information for Teachers, Special Needs Assistants and Non-Teaching School Staff.
Services and Information for Schools, ETBs, Further Education & Training Providers and Third Level Institutions.
Services and Information for Students, Trainees, Adult Learners and Research Students.
For information on the primary curriculum
For information on junior cycle
For information on senior cycle
The curriculum for Ireland's primary and post-primary schools is determined by the Minister for Education and Skills who is advised by the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NCCA). The curriculum sets out, not only what is to be taught, but how learning in the particular subject area is to be assessed.
The NCCA leads developments in curriculum and assessment and supports the implementation of changes resulting from this work.
The Department supports the development of overall policy relating to assessment, curricula and guidance by: