29th January 2020
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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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.
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
Date: 11/07/2025 / Format: PDF / Size: 398.97KB
Home Tuition Grant Scheme 2025/2026
Circular 0040/2025
Date: 24/06/2025 / Format: PDF / Size: 394.63KB
Revision of Capitation Grant Rates for Recognised Primary Schools in the 2025/26 school year
Date: 24/06/2025 / Format: PDF / Size: 394.63KB
Revision of Capitation Grant Rates for Recognised Primary Schools in the 2025/26 school year
Circular 0044/2025
Date: 12/06/2025 / Format: PDF / Size: 347.79KB
Banning the use of and access to personal mobile phones by pupils during the school day.
Date: 12/06/2025 / Format: PDF / Size: 347.79KB
Banning the use of and access to personal mobile phones by pupils during the school day.
Circular 0043/2025
Date: 05/06/2025 / Format: PDF / Size: 412.1KB
Recruitment of Special Needs Assistants (SNAs) - supplementary assignment arrangements for the 2025/2026 school year.
Date: 05/06/2025 / Format: PDF / Size: 412.1KB
Recruitment of Special Needs Assistants (SNAs) - supplementary assignment arrangements for the 2025/2026 school year.
Circular 0042/2025
Date: 29/05/2025 / Format: PDF / Size: 236.38KB
Grant Scheme for ICT Infrastructure.
Date: 29/05/2025 / Format: PDF / Size: 236.38KB
Grant Scheme for ICT Infrastructure.