Going to post-primary school

• Starting post-primary school
  Describes post-primary education, including how to choose a post-primary school and enrol your child.

• Types of post-primary school
  There are five different types of post-primary school. The main difference is in how your school is managed, how it is funded and who owns your school.
• Junior Cycle
  The first three-year period of second-level education is called the Junior Cycle.
• Transition Year
  This document describes the Transition Year programme, a one-year, school-based programme between Junior Cycle and Senior Cycle.
• Senior Cycle
  This document describes the Senior Cycle in post-primary schools.
• Special needs education: post-primary
  This document describes post-primary education for students with disabilities.
• School transport for post-primary students
  The Department of Education and Skills provides subsidised school transport for eligible post-primary students.
• Organisations and resources for post-primary schools
  A list of organisations and internet resources providing information on education at post-primary level.
• Moving your children to secondary school
  Different schooling options available in the secondary school system in Ireland and outlines the state examination system.