How to Apply
Applications for pre-school places for the year 2024/25 will open Tuesday 9 January 2024 at 12 noon.
All admission criteria for individual Naíscoils are available on the Education Authority website. Click here to view
If your child is too young for a pre-school place in 2024/25, do get in touch to express an interest and we can keep in touch and offer pre-pre places where available.
How do I Apply?
The education Authority now have a comprehensive guide to applying for your Pre-School place live on their website: Click Here
Read the admissions guide available on the EA website. Click on this box to go straight their.
Think about your choice in order of preference
Think about what naíscoil you want your child to attend and put your choices down in order of preference. If you want Irish Medium education for your child, make sure to put an Irish Medium choice first.
Submit your application
Submit your application before the closing date of 12 noon on Friday 26 January 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. You don’t need to be fluent in Irish, or even to speak Irish at all, for your child/ren to attend a naíscoil. In fact over 95% of parents with children in Irish-medium education have very little or no Irish. For parents who are interested in learning Irish, having a child at the naíscoil is a good way to learn a little bit of the language yourself. But whatever your own experience of Irish, we will provide resources to help you support your child’s language journey.
A bilingual education gives your child the gift of two languages. Research has shown that having two languages from an early age helps cognitive and academic development, improves problem solving abilities, and makes it easier for them to learn additional languages. Bilingual education also has community and social benefits as children become oart of a young vibrant Irish-speaking community.
No. The Naíscoil provides an excellent opportunity for parents to try Irish-medium education. Even if you opt to send your child to an English-speaking primary school your child will have benefited from an enriching experience.
No. The research show that children who are bilingual actually perform better at both English and Maths by the end of their primary education.