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At NCCA, we work with learners, teachers, practitioners and parents to develop research-based curriculum and assessment.

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Early Childhood

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

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

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

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

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This section provides everything you need for reporting to parents and the transfer of pupil information to other schools.

Students currently in second year (student cohort 2018-2021)

NCCA Information Update: COVID-19

Links to resources and  online tools during the current school closure period.

The NCCA is consulting on the Draft Primary Curriculum Framework.

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

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NCCA Primary Curriculum Framework / Dréachtchreat Curaclaim na Bunscoile 2020
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Key Elements of Good Practice to Support the Learning and Development of Children Birth-Three
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Report on the consultation on the draft Background Paper and Brief for the review of Leaving Certificate Physics, Chemistry, and Biology

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