Families wishing to apply for an exemption from the study Irish must complete the following two forms and along with supporting evidence/documentation submit to both the Key Worker and the Year Leader.
Irish Exemption – letter to families explaining possible implications, 0055 2022
Irish Exemption – Application for Exemption from the Study of Irish, 0055 2022
Please note, as per Circular 0055/2022, students currently or previously enrolled in a special class are automatically exempt from the study of Irish without an application. A Certificate of Exemption is available on request from the School. Where a student has a recommendation and has been deemed eligible for a place in the special class, an application is required.
More information in relation to Irish exemption is available on gov.ie/en/service/irish-exemption/.
A family wishing to appeal an exemption decision may do so with the following form:
Exemption Appeal Form for Study of Irish (Post Primary) 0055 2022
Families wishing to apply for release from the study of a modern foreign language should contact the key worker or year leader to discuss.
For School use only:
Checklist for Processing Applications 0055 2022, 2.2.1a – Reenrolling from outside state
Checklist for Processing Applications 0055 2022, 2.2.1b – Outside state
Checklist for Processing Applications 0055 2022, 2.2.2 – Literacy Difficulty and 10th Percentile
Checklist for Processing Applications 0055 2022, 2.2.3 – Multiple & Persistent Needs
Checklist for Processing Applications 0055 2022, 2.2.4 – Eligible for place in special class
Key Worker & Year Leader to submit one of the above checklists along with the relevant forms and accompanying evidence/documents to the school office for the Principal’s attention.
