Application for Exemption of Irish – Carlow Educate Together

Name of Pupil*

First Last

Date of Birth*

Class Level*

Children are only eligible for an exemption from Irish from 2nd class upwards, (for rule 2.2(c))

Eligibility

In order to qualify for an exemption from Irish, you will need to fulfil certain criteria. Depending on which option you choose, you will need to confirm your child ticks each criterion. If you qualify, a message will pop up to state this and the next steps you need to take. However, if you don’t see the message, click submit to log your application and someone will be in touch. Please note that in cases of joint custody, both parents/guardians must consent to this process.

Please indicate the ground for applying for an exemption from the study of Irish in accordance with Circular*

Please read these carefully. In some cases, you will need to check with the school to see if you qualify.

2.2.1a: The pupil is not less than 12 years of age on the day of their enrolment or re-enrolment whose education was received outside the State (for a minimum period of three consecutive years) where he/she did not have the opportunity to engage in the study of Irish.
2.2.2: The pupil has at least reached second class and experiences significant literacy difficulties which are an obstacle to their learning across the curriculum and which are persistent despite having had access to a differentiated approach to language and literacy learning in all subjects/across the curriculum and over time and presents with a standardised score on a discrete test in either Word Reading, Reading Comprehension or Spelling at/below the 10th percentile.
2.2.3: The pupil has at least reached second class and experiences a high level of multiple and persistent needs, that persist despite targeted and individualised Student Support Plans to address those needs (over not less than two years) and which are a significant barrier to the pupil’s participation and engagement in their learning and school life and who been given every reasonable opportunity to participate in the learning of Irish in mainstream classes for as long as possible and I am satisfied that the granting of an exemption is in the overall best interests of the pupil concerned.
2.2.4(ii): The pupil has a recommendation and has been deemed eligible for a place in a recognised special class in a mainstream school
2.2.5: The pupil’s parent(s)/guardian(s) is a/are diplomatic or consular representatives of another country to Ireland irrespective of age or educational history.

2.2.1a Please confirm the following

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My child is in his final year of primary education
My child is 12 years or older
My child has not studied Irish before coming to Ireland

2.2.2 Please confirm the following

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My child is in 2nd class or above
My child has had a standardised score under the 10th percentile in one of the recognised assessments above.
My child has been receiving support from a SET teacher for more than 1 year

2.2.3 Please confirm the following

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My child is in 2nd class or above
My child experiences a high level of multiple and persistent needs, that persist despite targeted and individualised Student Support Plans to address those needs (over not less than two years)
These needs are a persistant barrier to my child’s participation and engagement in their learning and school life
I believe every reasonable opportunity has been made by the school to participate in the learning of Irish in mainstream classes for as long as possible
I fully understand the implications of an Irish exemption in terms of limiting future opportunities, e.g. certain careers, etc.
I understand that I am making this decision for my child and that the school cannot take any responsibility in the future for this decision

Please support this application with information to help the school make the decision

In order to satisfy the criteria, it is important to describe the reasons in detail for this application. The circular places much of the decision on the professional opinion of the principal. This can have consequences for both the school and the child if an incorrect decision is made. Please outline your child’s needs and his/her expreriences of learning Irish in school. This is hugely important in terms of making the final decision so please ensure to add as much detail as possible.
**** Please note: 3.4 What are the implications for a pupil not studying Irish? Irish language requirements for entry to third level courses/programmes of study are at the discretion of the relevant colleges and universities. These requirements may be subject to change and it is therefore important that pupils/parents are aware of such requirements. Information on third level entry requirements can be accessed on relevant college/university websites. It is important that parents/guardians and pupils are made aware that Irish is an entry requirement for access to programmes for initial teacher education (primary) offered in the four state funded higher education institutions. Information on entry requirements to these primary teacher education courses is available here https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/0595a4-e/#courses-that-support-access-to-teacher-training-pre-entry-to-ite-course

2.2.4 Please confirm the following

I confirm that my child is in a special class and has a recommendation for an Irish exemption

2.2.5 Please confirm the following

I confirm that I am a diplomatic or consular representatives in Ireland

Application for Exemption from the Study of Irish Primary Schools

Eligibility