The Policy on Gaeltacht Education 2017-2022, published in October 2016, following wide public consultation, is being implemented on a phased basis over the 5-year term of the Policy.
Gaeltacht School Recognition Scheme
Next Implementation Phase 2020/2021
Details of the next stage of implementation are outlined in Circular 0010/2020 for primary and special schools participating in the Gaeltacht School Recognition Scheme and in Circular 0011/2020 for post-primary schools.
Details relating to the primary schools in the Gaeltacht that wish to participate in the Gaeltacht School Recognition Scheme in 2020 are available in Circular 00012/2020.
Next Implementation Phase 2019/2020
Details of the next stage of implementation are outlined in Circular 0009/2019 for primary and special schools participating in the Gaeltacht School Recognition Scheme and in Circular 0010/2019 for post-primary schools.
Details relating to the schools that wish to participate in the Gaeltacht School Recognition Scheme in 2019 are available in Circular 00011/2019.
Next Implementation Phase 2018/2019
Details of the next stage of implementation are outlined in Circular 0021/2018 for primary schools and special schools and in Circular 0022/2018 for post-primary schools.
Initial Implementation Phase 2017/2018
Details of the first stage of implementation are outlined in Circular 0033/2017 for primary schools and special schools and in Circular 0034/2017 for post-primary schools.
Schools participating in the Gaeltacht School Recognition Scheme 2018/2019
A list of schools participating in the Scheme is available here:
Projects:Irish-medium E-Hub Pilot Project (Post-Primary): Posters:Language Criteria for Recognition as a Gaeltacht School: | Advisory Visits: | Application Forms:Irish-medium e-learning hub (Post-Primary) Language Support hours (Irish) (Primary): Gaeltacht Scheme: |
Information Brochures: | Sample Guide and Template: | Further Information: |
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