Teacher fee refund scheme 2019

The Teacher Fee Refund Scheme provides funding towards the cost of professional development courses, relevant and of benefit to schools, and that are subject to certification/award by an accreditation authority recognised by the DES.

The Department has published circular 0003/2020, outlining details of the 2019 scheme. Applications will only be considered for courses/part of courses completed in the period 1 September 2018 to 31 August 2019.

The closing date for receipt of applications is Friday, 24 April 2020.  Please note late applications will not be considered.

Circular 0003/20 provides details on how to apply.

Circulars See All Circulars

Circular 0069/2025
Date: 07/10/2025 / Format: PDF / Size: 368.23KB
Assessment of Need - this Circular supersedes Circular 0025/2024.
Circular 0067/2025
Date: 22/09/2025 / Format: PDF / Size: 329.85KB
Primary Curriculum for primary and special schools
0059/2025
Date: 22/08/2025 / Format: PDF / Size: 200.95KB
Home Tuition Grant Scheme for Children in Care (CIC
0057/2025
Date: 22/08/2025 / Format: PDF / Size: 218.25KB
Home Tuition Grant Scheme for Children with No School Place (NSP)
Circular 0050/2025
Date: 23/07/2025 / Format: PDF / Size: 354.87KB
Revision of Salaries for Primary Teachers under the Public Service Agreement 2024-2026.
Circular 0047/2025
Date: 11/07/2025 / Format: PDF / Size: 398.97KB
Home Tuition Grant Scheme 2025/2026