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.
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.
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
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
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)
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.
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