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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Public consultation on 3 more Tranche 2 subjects

Construction Studies, Engineering, English

Public consultation on Tranche 2 subjects

Accounting, Geography, LCVP Link Modules and Leaving Certificate Physical Education - We invite y...
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Aistear Blogs

#1: The Principles of Early Learning and Development

Publication of Primary Consultation Reports

Today sees the publication of reports based on the recent consultation on five draft specificatio...

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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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Play Updated Junior Cycle SPHE specification: Presentation for Parents and Guardians

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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