Different Stages of Education in Ireland

The Education system in Ireland comprises of primary, secondary and higher education. With a rapid growth in the economy of Ireland, the education system has witnessed much change since the 1960s. Interestingly, for students applying from the European Union, Education is free at every level, including college and for universities there are student service fee that students are required to pay during the registration. This fee covers the registration, insurance and examination cost. There are many statutory and non-statutory bodies which plays a vital role in the proper functioning of the education system in Ireland.

The compulsory education in Ireland is for all the children who comes under the age group of 6 - 16 and for children successfully completing second education level of three years. At the age of 4-5, children comes under the class of Junior Infant, depending upon the school's policy and the preferences of the parents. The child should be of four years old before a particular date to get enrolled in a schools Otherwise, he/she have to wait till the next session for admission.