Primary School
Statutory schooling age in the Republic of Ireland is between the age of 6 and 15 years. Children may start at 4 years but the average age is 5. The Constitution recognises parents as the prime educators of their children and there is a right to educate at home, although in practice this rarely happens.
Primary schools in the Republic of Ireland are almost exclusively National Schools and non-fee paying, most of which are state-aided parish schools, established under diocesan patronage.
Links and Resources
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Locate Primary Schools in Dublin City
Find the location of Primary Level Schools in the City with the Dublin City Community Maps facility...more » -
Learning Activities
Learning activities such as Art & Music, Sport, Multimedia and Before/Afterschool clubs aid with the development of skills and attitudes in young children. more » -
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Educate Together
Educate Together is the representative organisation of the Educate Together schools and associations throughout the Republic of Ireland...more » -
Curriculum in National Schools
A new curriculum was introduced in national schools in September 1999. This is known as the revised primary school curriculum or the 1999 curriculum. The curriculum is being implemented over...more »
