Ireland Education

Explore the education system of Ireland, including school stages, higher education, vocational routes, common study pathways and learning languages.

education stages

study pathways

learning languages

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Education structure in Ireland

The main stages below show how learners can progress from foundational schooling into secondary, vocational and higher education. Open each pathway to see the study options included for this country.

Stage 1

School Education

4 pathways

Stage 2

Higher Education

5 pathways

School Education

4 options

Primary and post-primary education.

Primary

Junior Cycle

Transition Year

Leaving Certificate

Higher Education

5 options

Universities, technological universities and colleges.

Higher Certificate

Ordinary Bachelor

Honours Bachelor

Master

Doctorate

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