All children in both jurisdictions on the island of Ireland are entitled to free primary and post-primary education North In Northern Ireland, there are two broad school categories: grant-aided and Independent. Most schools are grant-aided. These schools follow the revised Curriculum. Independent schools are fee-paying and follow their own curriculum. For a list of different Read more >

There are many different types of awards and qualifications available in Ireland and Northern Ireland.  When travelling between the two jurisdictions whether to live, work or study, it is useful to know how your qualifications translate in the other jurisdiction. The seventh edition of  ‘Qualifications can cross boundaries – a rough guide to comparing qualifications Read more >

Ireland offers a diverse range of higher education institutions from traditional Universities to the more recently established Institutes of Technology, Colleges of Education and Independent Colleges. A broad choice of courses is offered across all disciplines. The Universities also offer Academic Year, Semester and Summer Programmes -many with credit transfer arrangements. Although a number of Read more >

In Northern Ireland the higher education sector consists of three well respected universities: Queen’s University , Belfast University of Ulster Open University and two University Colleges: Stranmillis University College St Mary’s University College Northern Ireland also has six Further Education Colleges: Belfast Metropolitan College Northern Regional College North West Regional College Southern Regional College South Read more >

South Vehicle Registration Tax (VRT) is a tax you must pay when you first register a motor vehicle in Ireland. If you have imported a vehicle, you must pay VRT and receive the vehicle’s registration certificate showing that you have paid VRT. Any delay in registering your vehicle or paying Vehicle Registration Tax will make Read more >

South If you are in training or education in Ireland, you may be eligible for various training and support payments. The Department of Social Protection website outlines a number of ways that you can return to full-time or part-time education while continuing to get income support. For further information please visit the Department of Social Read more >

North The Department of Education website contains information on the Universities and Colleges course options available for individuals wishing to complete teacher training in Northern Ireland.  The website also contains information on the requirement s of European Union (EU) and Non EU applicants for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) in Northern Ireland. There are also resources Read more >

North Northern Ireland has a very high standard of education with over 60% of young people leaving secondary education going on to university or college.  All children receive an education between the ages of 4 and 16, the compulsory age for attendance, but the system also meets the needs of those who choose to stay Read more >

The 11 Plus was officially discontinued in Northern Ireland, but has re-emerged as a different selective process known as the Transfer Test. Source: ElevenPlusExams.co.uk The 11 Plus was officially discontinued in Northern Ireland, but has re-emerged as a different selective process. The original political intention had been to introduce fully comprehensive education in the region, Read more >

The Department of Education and Skills allows students in Ireland to apply to be excused from studying Irish in post-primary school. Source: Citizen Information The circumstances in which a student will be given this exemption are very limited.  Where a student has lived abroad or does not speak English, they may be exempted.  Students with Read more >