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
DE Circular 2025-14
Date: 16/10/2025 / Format: PDF / Size: 357.5KB
Open Enrolment in Nursery Schools and Nursery Classes in Primary Schools
Date: 16/10/2025 / Format: PDF / Size: 357.5KB
Open Enrolment in Nursery Schools and Nursery Classes in Primary Schools
DE Circular 2025-13
Date: 16/10/2025 / Format: PDF / Size: 410.1KB
Open Enrolment in Primary Schools
Date: 16/10/2025 / Format: PDF / Size: 410.1KB
Open Enrolment in Primary Schools
DE Circular 2025-12
Date: 16/10/2025 / Format: PDF / Size: 576.68KB
Procedure for Transfer from Primary to Post-Primary Education
Date: 16/10/2025 / Format: PDF / Size: 576.68KB
Procedure for Transfer from Primary to Post-Primary Education
DE Circular 2025-11
Date: 16/10/2025 / Format: PDF / Size: 257.84KB
Open Enrolment in Nursery Primary and Post Primary Schools Timetables - 2026/27
Date: 16/10/2025 / Format: PDF / Size: 257.84KB
Open Enrolment in Nursery Primary and Post Primary Schools Timetables - 2026/27
DE Circular 2025-08
Date: 15/10/2025 / Format: PDF / Size: 172.78KB
Publication Of The Special Educational Needs (SEN) Policy Statement
Date: 15/10/2025 / Format: PDF / Size: 172.78KB
Publication Of The Special Educational Needs (SEN) Policy Statement
DE Circular 2025-05
Date: 10/04/2025 / Format: PDF / Size: 195.13KB
DE Circular 2025/05 - Teachers' Pay & Allowances from 1 Sept 2024
Date: 10/04/2025 / Format: PDF / Size: 195.13KB
DE Circular 2025/05 - Teachers' Pay & Allowances from 1 Sept 2024