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 0021/2021
Date: 01/04/2021 / Format: PDF / Size: 1.26MB
Coronavirus (COVID-19): Arrangements for Teachers and Special Needs Assistants
Date: 01/04/2021 / Format: PDF / Size: 1.26MB
Coronavirus (COVID-19): Arrangements for Teachers and Special Needs Assistants
Circular 0019/2021
Date: 25/03/2021 / Format: PDF / Size: 1.02MB
Staffing arrangements in Primary Schools for the 2021/22 school year
Date: 25/03/2021 / Format: PDF / Size: 1.02MB
Staffing arrangements in Primary Schools for the 2021/22 school year
Circular 0018/2021
Date: 24/03/2021 / Format: PDF / Size: 1.27MB
Standardised Testing and Other Matters 2020/2021 Academic Year 2020/21 and Subsequent Years
Date: 24/03/2021 / Format: PDF / Size: 1.27MB
Standardised Testing and Other Matters 2020/2021 Academic Year 2020/21 and Subsequent Years
Circular 0017/2021
Date: 10/03/2021 / Format: PDF / Size: 533.78KB
Revision of Grant Rates in 2021 for Boards of Management of Recognised Primary Schools or by ETBs in Community National Schools using Ancillary Services Grant funding
Date: 10/03/2021 / Format: PDF / Size: 533.78KB
Revision of Grant Rates in 2021 for Boards of Management of Recognised Primary Schools or by ETBs in Community National Schools using Ancillary Services Grant funding
Circular 0016/2021
Date: 08/03/2021 / Format: PDF / Size: 779.32KB
Prescribed Material for the Junior Cycle Examination in 2023 and Leaving Certificate Examination in 2023
Date: 08/03/2021 / Format: PDF / Size: 779.32KB
Prescribed Material for the Junior Cycle Examination in 2023 and Leaving Certificate Examination in 2023
NCSE 02/2021
Date: 05/03/2021 / Format: PDF / Size: 199.75KB
Guidelines for Principals and Boards of Management of Mainstream Schools with Special Classes for 2021/2022
Date: 05/03/2021 / Format: PDF / Size: 199.75KB
Guidelines for Principals and Boards of Management of Mainstream Schools with Special Classes for 2021/2022