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.
Next Implementation Phase 2019/20
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 2018/19
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 2017/18
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 2018/19
A list of schools participating in the Scheme is available here:
Information Brochures: | Advisory Visits: | Further Information: |
Posters:Language Criteria for Recognition as a Gaeltacht School: | Templates and Guidance: | Application Forms:Language Support hours (Irish) (Primary): Gaeltacht Scheme: Irish-medium e-learning hub (post-primary): |
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