NCCA - An Comhairle Náisiúnta Curaclaim agus Measúnachta - National Council for Curriculum and Assessment NCCA - An Comhairle Náisiúnta Curaclaim agus Measúnachta - National Council for Curriculum and Assessment

At the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment, we work with learners, teachers, early childhood professionals, parents and stakeholders to develop research-informed curriculum and assessment.

Early Childhood

Early childhood refers to the period from birth to six years.

Primary

Primary education caters for the period from six to 12 years.

Junior Cycle

Junior cycle (lower secondary education) covers the ages of 12 to 15 years.

Senior Cycle

Senior cycle (upper secondary education) covers the ages of 15 to 18 years.

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Consultation

Draft Specification for Leaving Certificate Agricultural Science

Consultation

Draft Specification for Leaving Certificate Home Economics

Consultation

Draft Specification for Leaving Certificate Physical Science (Physics and Chemistry)
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Strategic Plan 2026-2029

Public Consultation

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Consultations

Throughout the year we invite teachers, practitioners, students, parents and members of the general public to get involved in consultations.

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Publications and Media

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Overview of Redeveloped Primary Curriculum Specifications Play Overview of Redeveloped Primary Curriculum Specifications

NCCA Longer Information Booklet

Information for Parents/Guardians on JC SPHE

Information for Parents/Guardians on JC SPHE

Conceptualising Curriculum Integration

Conceptualising Curriculum Integration

Traveller culture and history research report

Traveller culture and history research report
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