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.

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