Ireland · Licensing & Skills

Teaching Council registration

The Teaching Council regulates primary and post-primary teachers in Ireland. Overseas teachers undergo qualification assessment against Irish standards.

Who it suits

Who this pathway suits

Primary and secondary school teachers wanting to teach in Ireland.

Eligibility

Eligibility at a glance

  • Completed teacher education program comparable to Irish bachelor's/master's in education
  • Subject methodology and supervised school placement requirements
  • Primary teachers require qualification in the Irish Language (Scrúdú Cáilíochta sa Ghaeilge - SCG)
Process

How the process works

  1. Submit overseas qualification application
  2. Receive assessment outcome with any shortfall conditions
  3. Complete condition (e.g. aptitude test or period of adaptation)
  4. Full registration granted
Documents

Documents you will typically need

  • Degree diploma, transcript detailing school placement hours, character declarations, police clearance
Good to know

What to keep in mind

Secondary school teachers in STEM and languages can be registered with conditions while completing minor requirements.

Official source: Teaching Council of Ireland. Government authorities make all final decisions; no outcome is guaranteed.

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