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Schools in Ireland
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438 schoolsGalway
271 schoolsDonegal
202 schoolsTipperary
185 schoolsMayo
181 schoolsLimerick
167 schoolsKerry
161 schoolsMeath
141 schoolsKildare
136 schoolsClare
127 schoolsWexford
126 schoolsDublin Coun
120 schoolsWicklow
108 schoolsRoscommon
97 schoolsWaterford
93 schoolsLouth
92 schoolsWestmeath
90 schoolsKilkenny
89 schoolsCavan
87 schoolsOffaly
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Education in Ireland
Ireland offers a high-quality, English-speaking education system with a strong tradition of academic excellence and pastoral care. Irish schools are known for their welcoming communities, emphasis on well-rounded development, and consistently strong performance in international assessments.
Irish education progresses through primary school (ages 4-12), secondary school comprising Junior Cycle (ages 12-15) and Senior Cycle (ages 15-18), with the Leaving Certificate as the terminal examination. Many secondary schools are denominational but publicly funded. The optional Transition Year between Junior and Senior Cycle is a distinctive feature, offering students experiential learning opportunities. Gaelscoileanna (Irish-medium schools) provide education through Irish.
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