Irish Education and Training System
The documents below describe the primary and the post-primary schools sector, the further/vocational education and training sector and the higher education and training sector in Ireland. The documents also offer information on professional qualifications and provide an overview of the international context as it relates to the Irish education and training system. Each section includes details of education and training awards made by the recognised awarding bodies operating in a given sector, as well as information on grading and credit systems and quality assurance procedures. The level of each qualification in the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ), where applicable, has also been identified.
Schools System |
Higher Education and Training System |
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Further Education and Training System |
Professional Bodies and Professional Awards Made in Ireland |
International Awarding Bodies |
The Irish National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) (View click-through PDF document ) |
International Context |
A complete profile of the Irish education and training system, encompassing each of the documents above can be viewed here.
Travelling with your Irish Qualifications?
For information and advice on travelling abroad with your Irish qualification, whether for work or for further
study, please consult the National Qualifications Authority of Ireland's information leaflet:
Travelling with your Irish Qualification )
