Entry Requirements
Students applying to our full-time school should have a minimum of 6 Grade C’s at Higher Level Junior Cycle or Merit / Higher Merit / Distinction at Common Level Junior Cycle (or have an expectation of same).
Students are required to have attended a full time education programme in a secondary school for six months immediately prior to applying to The Institute of Education.
Submit Your Application
The first step is to submit an application form. Application forms can be completed and submitted online.
Application forms must be accompanied by copies/scans of the following documents;
- FOR STUDENTS CURRENTLY IN 3RD YEAR: A copy of the 2nd Year Summer Report AND a copy of the 2nd Year Christmas Report.
- FOR ALL OTHER STUDENTS: A copy of the most recent school report AND a copy of the Junior Cert and Mock Results.
- A headshot photograph of the student attached as a jpeg file
Please note we are unable to accept CVs or character references.
Interview
We endeavour to respond to applications within one week of receipt. At this stage the student and their parents/guardians will be invited to attend for interview with our Admissions Officer. At the interview, the student’s objectives, motivation and examination results to date will be reviewed and discussed.
Offer of Place
Following interview, places will be offered to successful candidates.
Connect With Us
At The Institute of Education our friendly and supportive Admissions Team is always here to help.
If you would like to find out more about any aspect our school or the application process, then please contact us by emailing admissions@instituteofeducation.ie or call 01 6613 511.
Alternatively, you can request a callback and a member of our team will make contact with you as soon as possible.
School Policies
Prior to commencing full-time study at The Institute of Education all students and their parents/ guardians should familiarise themselves with the school policies below.